Surfing Rosarito Beach, Baja
Rosarito Beach is mostly beach breaks. The beach stretches on for miles. You can usually find some kind of surf, due to the fact that it breaks on most any swell. Since Rosarito is a big city the water gets polluted, so take caution. The waves can get steep but they close out pretty much on anything-over head high. You can catch the best surf south side of the pier. Rosarito hosts enormous spring break-like crowds due to the fact that it's so close to San Diego.
Wave Information for Surfing Rosarito Beach
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Skill Level: Beginner to pro
Best Season: Summer and Fal
Crowds: It gets crowded, especially when it gets good
Locals: This is not a local spot
Hazards: Sharp rocks
Wave Description
Wave Type: Right point
Wave Direction: Calafia breaks best on Southeast swells, worth checking on a big North
Best Surf: Head high to double overhead
Power: Fast and powerful
Wave consistency: Regular consistency
Bottom Type: Sand
Tides and Swell
Best Tide: High tide
Wind Direction: North and Northwest
Best Swell Direction: Calafia breaks best on Southeast swells, worth checking on a big North
Wave Access
Easy to Locate: Yes
Location: Km 35.5, Six miles south of Rosarito Beach on the free road (Old Highway 1). Make your way down the cliff on the dirt path.