San José del Cabo
Mexico · Central America
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.
Forecast accuracy at San José del Cabo
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Best time to go
quiet before the morning rush, conditions building through the session
quiet evening session, conditions building through the session
conditions building through the session
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Last 14 days of logged conditions.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 3 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 early May.
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.