Rosarito Reviews and Ratings
(Baja Norte, Mexico)
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Visitor reviews of Rosarito surf break
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“Hey, another gringo in Rosarito! I usually surf up at El Torre Tercero (de los Salvavidas) (3rd lifeguard tower) but got the pier on fire recently. I've lived and surfed here a couple of years now, I hope these constant onshores are just an el niño pattern. Really fun surfing by myself, or with cool others occasionally.”
Sean from MEXICO - 26 Apr 2016
Rosarito Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 8 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.2(1: Rosarito is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Rosarito is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Baja Norte. 5: the best break in Baja Norte). |
Difficulty Level: 3.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Rosarito can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Rosarito, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Rosarito are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.9(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.1(1: Often too crowded. 5: Rosarito is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.4(1: Getting to Rosarito requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Rosarito for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.8(1: Camping at Rosarito is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Rosarito is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.3(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Rosarito, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Rosarito where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I've lived in Rosarito for about a year now and surf almost every day, usually with just one or two other guys or alone. This is a great place with a variety of breaks from punchy beach breaks to long wedgy points and reefs. Everything I read about this place was wrong, the water is clean, it's never really crowded when in comparison to places in California, and it's really safe. I'm actually shocked at how few surfers are in the water, usually a crowded day is about 8 guys, and that only happens in the summer when a good swell comes. I mainly surf at the pier but have surfed other spots that get a little more crowded like K38, Rauls,and Baja Malibu. These spots will usually have more visitors where as the pier is empty most of the time, even when it's firing. I love the local guys here too, they're cool, they share the waves, and they cheer you on when your going for one screaming, "Dále dále!" Which is like sing go for it. Overall, I love surfing here and have not intentions on leaving anytime soon. So if you come down, I'll be the only gringo surfing the pier.”
Kristian from MEXICO - 11 Apr 2016
“En Rosarito Baja Norte hay muchisimos puntos en un tramo muy pequeño, en menos de una hora recorres la costa del municipio de punta a punta. Tenemos tanto point breaks como beach breaks y en dias buenos realmente son de clase mundial, con tubos perfectos over head.”
Chapo Sotelo from MEXICO - 14 Mar 2012
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