San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur
Sunrise and first light times for planning your dawn patrol session.
First light in San José del Cabo means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 6 spots are worth the 5am alarm.
Sunrise
6:17 AMDay length: 11h 37m
-1 min vs yesterday
Sunrise
6:17 AM
First light: 5:47 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Last light: 6:23 PM
Data from Acapulquito (Costa Azul) · Updated daily
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today(Today) | 6:17 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 37m |
| Tomorrow | 6:17 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 35m |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:18 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 34m |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 6:18 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 33m |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:18 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 32m |
Today(Today)
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 37m
Tomorrow
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Day Length
11h 35m
Sun, Oct 18
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Mon, Oct 19
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day Length
11h 33m
Tue, Oct 20
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
5:50 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
6 spots
Acapulquito, also called Old Man's, is the gentle right in front of the Cabo Surf Hotel at Costa Azul. It is the most beginner-friendly wave in the San José del Cabo area, with soft walls that suit longboards and learners. Lessons and rentals are available nearby.
Punta Palmilla is the right-hand point near the Palmilla resort on the Tourist Corridor, west of San José del Cabo. It is one of the more consistent spots in the area during south swell season.
The San José rivermouth is at the estuary on the east end of San José del Cabo's beach. It only breaks well when storms open the sand berm, and then it can be a powerful A-frame. Water quality near the estuary can be poor.
Shipwrecks is a fast right-hand point on the East Cape road north of San José del Cabo, named for the wreck near the break. It is one of the most consistent spots on the East Cape during south swell season, from spring through autumn. The rides are long, and so is the paddle back.
La Roca, or The Rock, is a punchy right along the beach from Zippers at Costa Azul. The lineup is full of boulders, so it is an expert wave. Mid to high tide is the safer window.
Zippers is the best-known wave in Los Cabos, a fast right over cobblestone and reef at Costa Azul, just west of San José del Cabo. It comes alive on summer south swell and gets crowded when it does. Rocks, urchins and a strong current are all part of the session.
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Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.
Acapulquito, also called Old Man's, is the gentle right in front of the Cabo Surf Hotel at Costa Azul. It is the most beginner-friendly wave in the San José del Cabo area, with soft walls that suit longboards and learners. Lessons and rentals are available nearby.
Access from the Tourist Corridor at Costa Azul, with parking nearby.
Punta Palmilla is the right-hand point near the Palmilla resort on the Tourist Corridor, west of San José del Cabo. It is one of the more consistent spots in the area during south swell season.
Access is from the Tourist Corridor. Use public beach access points.
The San José rivermouth is at the estuary on the east end of San José del Cabo's beach. It only breaks well when storms open the sand berm, and then it can be a powerful A-frame. Water quality near the estuary can be poor.
Park near La Playita or on the street by the estuary and walk over.
Shipwrecks is a fast right-hand point on the East Cape road north of San José del Cabo, named for the wreck near the break. It is one of the most consistent spots on the East Cape during south swell season, from spring through autumn. The rides are long, and so is the paddle back.
Park on the cliff and walk down. There are no facilities, so bring water.
La Roca, or The Rock, is a punchy right along the beach from Zippers at Costa Azul. The lineup is full of boulders, so it is an expert wave. Mid to high tide is the safer window.
Park at Zippers and walk along the beach. You can check the break from the cliff first.
Zippers is the best-known wave in Los Cabos, a fast right over cobblestone and reef at Costa Azul, just west of San José del Cabo. It comes alive on summer south swell and gets crowded when it does. Rocks, urchins and a strong current are all part of the session.
Large parking lot at the break on the Tourist Corridor. San José del Cabo has everything else.
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