Best Isla Cedros surf window today: tide and conditions

Isla Cedros's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 6 mph wind, and 0.8 ft swell; tide in range, cross-shore winds. Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) is the top pick at 2.4 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Isla Cedros this week

November rates 37/100 for Isla Cedros. Isla Cedros is between peak-season windows; January is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 10 mph wind, and 3.6 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) surf report
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Seasonal pattern in November

November

Isla Cedros is between peak seasons right now. Peak month: January.

Next steps

Turn Isla Cedros'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 Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Isla Cedros windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Isla Cedros 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

100
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

February

87
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

March

37
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

13
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

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

August

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

September

0
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

October

13
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

November

37
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

December

87
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

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 Isla Cedros

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 Isla Cedros

Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros)
intermediate

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb