Surfing The Rock, Baja
The Rock is the outside break between Playa Acapulquito and Zippers. The Rock is a crowded right reef break. The water can get shallow and there are very sharp coral. The Rock can get a little cold in the summertime so make sure you bring a wetsuit. The Rock is extremely localized take caution; locals have been none to group up on tourist. If you are good enough or big enough then The Rock is a very fun right and worth surfing. The Rock is the second of the Costa Azul breaks. Costa Azul is the bay that holds the best and most famous surf spots in all of Baja Sur, Playa Acapulquito, The Rock and Zippers. .
Wave Information for Surfing The Rock
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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.