Are the beaches in Rosarito Mexico clean enough for swimming?

Are the beaches in Rosarito Mexico clean enough for swimming? - Woman Lying on Floater

I know the Pacific is cold, and I'm OK with that, but I'm trying to find out if the beaches in Rosarito are clean enough for swimming. I love doing open water swimming and am comfortable in the ocean, I just have no idea if the water there is clean enough to do it on a regular basis. What are the water conditions like there?



Best Answer

I'm quite familiar with Ensenada (considering purchasing a holiday residence there), which is 50 miles to the south of Rosarito. I assume you're asking because of the electricity generator and the transport docks in the northern part of Rosarito, so I'll scope this answer down to south of the fishing pier.

If you'll accept that, then the water quality is about as pristine as you'll find on the west coast with the possible exception of Cabo San Lucas at the tip.

What are the water conditions like there?

If 'water conditions' means clean, then it's fine. If you mean surfing, I don't surf but never saw that many (for obvious reasons). Those that were out surfing invariably wore wet suits.

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The water temperature is not that great for me, but it's a matter of opinion. Anyway... it's not the temperature of the water that will bother you so much as the jellyfish and sting rays. Plus sharks come in to feed on the fish. Also, the rocks are really sharp, both above and beneath the water and there's a danger of being pulled down and cutting yourself.

Summary: For me, western Baja is more about the climate, the nature, fishing, and health benefits than swimming. I would not associate that region with recreational swimming because you can do much better further north.

Adding because of commentary...

If you make an exploratory trip to the region for any length of time, I recommend packing a Delorme Communicator. I can't recommend this highly enough for travelling around Baha, especially on the Sea of Cortez side.




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Can you swim in the ocean in Rosarito Mexico?

1. Re: How's the swimming at the beaches in Rosarito? Yes, Rosarito is only 30 minutes south of San Diego, so the beaches are similar. The beach at La Paloma is sand, and the big, long beach in town is broad and sandy.

Is the ocean water in Mexico clean?

According to the study, 99.9% of Mexican beaches currently have good quality water and travelers can confidently enjoy their Easter vacations, and only one beach didn't pass the tests: Playa Hermosa, in Ensenada, Baja California.

Can you swim in Tijuana beaches?

El Faro Beach El Faro offers a great place for swimming and soaking up the sun but there is much more available than sand and water. It's located across the Border Field State Park in Imperial Beach, California.

Is the water warm in Rosarito?

Rosarito sea temperatures peak in the range 19 to 22\xb0C (66 to 72\xb0F) on around the 6th of September and are at their coldest on about the 5th of February, in the range 14 to 17\xb0C (57 to 63\xb0F). Rosarito sea temperatures are warmest in the first week of September.



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