diff --git a/xreds/extensions/roms.py b/xreds/extensions/roms.py
index 783f398..88a1c1d 100644
--- a/xreds/extensions/roms.py
+++ b/xreds/extensions/roms.py
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ def transform_dataset(self, ds: xr.Dataset, config: dict) -> xr.Dataset:
             coords="minimal",
             compat="override",
         )
+        v_rho = v_rho.transpose(..., "eta_rho", "xi_rho")
         v_rho["lat_rho"] = ds.lat_rho
         v_rho["lon_rho"] = ds.lon_rho