Best Cabo Frailes surf window today: tide and conditions

Cabo Frailes's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with rising tide, 11 mph wind, and 3.1 ft swell; tide in range, light winds. Frailes South is the top pick at 3.5 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Cabo Frailes this week

October rates 90/100 for Cabo Frailes. 2 of 2 local beaches are in peak season; November is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: rising tide, 9 mph wind, and 3.6 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Frailes South surf report
90
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in October

October

2 of 2 beaches are in peak season right now. Peak month: November.

Next steps

Turn Cabo Frailes's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Frailes South surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Cabo Frailes windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Cabo Frailes spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

90
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2

February

70
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2

March

30
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

10
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

0
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

0
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

July

10
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

August

30
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

September

70
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2

October

90
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2

November

100
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking2

December

100
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking2

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water is coolest in the early morning — bring a thicker wetsuit
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Cabo Frailes

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water temperature is warmer by afternoon
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Cabo Frailes

Frailes South
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Los Frailes
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb