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Level 5/10

Rosarito Pier

Rosarito, Mexico
🌀Strong rips👥Crowded

Rosarito Pier is a consistent beach break near the iconic pier in Rosarito, offering reliable peaks when winter swells push through. Its easy access from Tijuana and proximity to town amenities make it a popular choice for casual surf sessions.

Rosarito Pier surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Sat19
51
Fair
0.9m@11s
11km/h
Today20
49
Fair
0.9m@8s
8km/h
Mon21
32
Poor
0.7m@18s
10km/h
Tue22
69
Good
1.0m@17s
10km/h
Wed23
61
Fair
0.9m@16s
10km/h
Thu24
42
Poor
1.1m@14s
8km/h
Fri25
38
Poor
1.1m@13s
9km/h
Sat26
34
Poor
0.9m@13s
10km/h
Sun27
27
Poor
1.1m@13s
11km/h
Mon28
66
Good
1.5m@9s
7km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 6 km/h · PM 14 km/h · Tide at 8am (1.0m)
Swell
0.9m
WNW(286°)
Score: 11/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 8/25
Wind
11km/h
NNW(328°)
Score: 8/25
Weather
22°C
0.0mm46%
First light 6:04amSunrise 6:34amSunset 6:48pmLast light 7:18pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.6mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:04am–1:30pm · risingStrike window: 6:00–7:18pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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tidem
8:30am1.0m
3:54pm1.3m
7:18am1.1m
11:15am0.9m
5:07pm1.4m
12:40am0.1m
7:24am1.1m
12:04pm0.8m
5:55pm1.5m
1:08am0.0m
7:40am1.2m
12:42pm0.7m
6:38pm1.6m
1:33am0.0m
7:57am1.3m
1:19pm0.6m
7:14pm1.6m
1:54am0.0m
8:10am1.4m
1:50pm0.4m
7:47pm1.6m
2:15am0.1m
8:26am1.5m
2:22pm0.3m
8:20pm1.6m
2:36am0.1m
8:45am1.6m
3:01pm0.1m
9:01pm1.5m
2:58am0.2m
9:10am1.7m
3:40pm0.0m
9:45pm1.4m
3:22am0.3m
9:36am1.8m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

8:30 am
High tide - 1.01m
3:54 pm
High tide - 1.33m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

51
Fair
Components
Swell Direction24/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind8/25
Raw Score51/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score51

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (285°)
Direction range
270° - 300°
Size range
0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Easy access in Rosarito. Near pier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Rosarito Pier?

The Rosarito Pier profile favors mid tide. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Rosarito Pier?

The Rosarito Pier profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 60° to 120°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Rosarito Pier?

The Rosarito Pier scoring profile favors swell from WNW (270° to 300°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Rosarito Pier?

The main season at Rosarito Pier is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct, Apr. Winter NW swells. Near pier.

How do I get to Rosarito Pier?

The spot profile lists TIJ as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 25 minutes. Easy access in Rosarito. Near pier.

What kind of wave is Rosarito Pier?

Rosarito Pier is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Oct, Apr

Winter NW swells. Near pier.

Getting There

Airport
TIJ
Drive time
25 min
Data quality
verified

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