As mentioned, yes, you can swim in Cabo.The beaches feature steep ocean-floor drop-offs, strong waves, and harsh undercurrents. These particular beaches are marked with red flags. Never attempt to swim in them, even if you pride yourself on your abilities.
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The commission is happy to report that at least 10 Cabo beaches boast optimal water quality and are set to receive tourists that will make their way to the Mexican Pacific during the summer break. Their research includes monitoring the levels of Enterococcus, and E Coli bacteria in the water close to the shore.
Because there are a number of places around Cabo where strong undertows, unpredictable tides, and hardy waves make for less than ideal swimming conditions, these places have been red flagged around the community as the Cabo San Lucas beaches you wouldn't want to visit if you're looking to frolic in the water.
The water tonalities cover all shades of blue from navy to turquoise, and also green. When you drive along the corridor from San Jose del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas, the color palette is something else!
Waves are ALWAYS big on summer time while if you go on winter time you'll find almost always calm, clear and warm waters. If they are big is most likely because of big swells coming from far, far away.
Beach Safety in Cabo San LucasThanks to Cabo's location on the Pacific Coast, many of the beaches in Los Cabos aren't safe to swim. Though if you're looking to have a luxury stay in Cabo, there are plenty of swimmable beach resorts to put you right by the safest beaches.