San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur
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San José del Cabo delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 6 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.
| Beach | Height | Wind | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acapulquito (Costa Azul) | 3.3 ft | 5 mph | 90/100 |
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2:30 PM–3:30 PM
tide in range, light winds, good swell angle
Top picks
Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.
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.
South to southwest swell with a north or northwest wind is the setup; it can be surfed from low through high tide.
Best on a small to medium south swell.
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.
South swell with a northwest wind is the setup; check the reef cover and how the shoulder is breaking.
Best on a summer south swell.
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.
South swell with a north wind is the setup, with mid tide giving the best shape.
Best on a solid south swell after a storm has opened the river mouth.
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.
South swell with a northwest wind is the setup; tide is secondary.
Best on a summer south swell.
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.
South and southwest swell is the setup; choose your takeoff carefully over the reef.
Best on a south swell at mid to high tide.
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.
South to southwest swell with a northwest wind is the setup. It works at most tides, though low to mid often gives the best shape.
Best on a head-high to overhead summer south swell.
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