Best San José del Cabo surf window today: tide and conditions
San José del Cabo's best surf window today starts with the live report: check tide, wind, and swell before you drive.
Live surf planning
Plan around the live conditions
Best time to surf San José del Cabo this week
October rates 13/100 for San José del Cabo. San José del Cabo is between peak-season windows; July is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.
Match the surf report
Use the surf report first, then treat this seasonal guide as the tiebreaker for which San José del Cabo spot and window to choose.
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MEH
Seasonal pattern in October
October
San José del Cabo is between peak seasons right now. Peak month: July.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
0
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0
February
0
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0
March
0
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
April
13
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
May
38
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
June
88
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking6
July
100
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking6
August
88
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking6
September
38
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
October
13
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
November
0
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0
December
0
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0
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 San José del Cabo
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
