San José del Cabo
Mexico · Central America
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m S
Wind: 11 km/h NNW (offshore)
Beach faces: SSW
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:27Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 26°C water.
Today's briefing
0.8m swell at 14s with good period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 26°C.
AI-generated summary for San José del Cabo. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at San José del Cabo
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 36). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at San José del Cabo.
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About San José del Cabo
San Jos- del Cabo, specifically referring to the breaks around Costa Azul such as Zippers and The Rock, is a primary surfing hub at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. The bathymetry comprises an uneven matrix of volcanic rock shelves and loose cobblestones that dictate the wave's peeling speed. During the summer months, long-period southerly groundswells generated in the Southern Hemisphere travel unimpeded into the Sea of Cortez, colliding with these rocky points. A north-westerly wind provides optimal offshore conditions, holding up the wave face. The wave mechanics feature a steep initial take-off that transitions into a fast, workable right-hand wall, ideal for repetitive carving manoeuvres and generating down-the-line speed. Due to the shallow nature of the rock bottom on the inside sections and the intense crowding at the primary peaks, it demands quick reflexes and solid spatial awareness. It is best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers capable of navigating a congested line-up and executing precise rail work.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at San José del Cabo. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf San José del Cabo?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.