Cabo San Lucas
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Beach breakIntermediate
At the very tip of the Baja Peninsula where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez, Cabo San Lucas is not a classic surf destination, but tropical swells and unique geography can produce surprisingly fun waves.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
N
Offshore
Tide
Any
LowMidHigh
Season
April–October
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Soft to moderate beach break, best during southern hemisphere storm swells
Length
30–70m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The waves are inconsistent and require reading the irregular tropical swell patterns.
Hazards
- •Water traffic, sport fishing boats and water taxis share the bay
- •Rock outcroppings near El Medano beach
- •Jellyfish during summer months
Local Tips
- •Costa Azul (between Cabo San Lucas and San José) is the better surf spot in the area, check it alongside the main beach.
- •Hurricane swells can produce genuinely excellent short-period waves; track named storms carefully in late summer.
Location
22.8939, -109.9201