Best Surf Beaches in Cabo San Lucas

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Featured Beaches(4)

Rancho San Carlos

Advanced

Rancho San Carlos is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that picks up south-southeast swell in summer.

La Punta

Advanced

La Punta is a reef in the Cabo San Lucas area that works on south swell and can get crowded when it breaks.

Bahia Chileno

Advanced

Bahía Chileno is a sheltered bay on the Tourist Corridor, better known for swimming and snorkeling. The reef only breaks on a strong south-southeast swell, and it is inconsistent.

Backwash

Intermediate

Backwash is a beach in the Cabo San Lucas area that needs a solid southeast to south swell to break, so it is inconsistent.

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About surfing in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas has 4 surf spots. They break down by skill level: 1 intermediate and 3 advanced.
The top-ranked surf spots in Cabo San Lucas are: 1. Rancho San Carlos, 2. La Punta, 3. Bahia Chileno. Rankings are based on community ratings, reviews, and recent surf intel.
Cabo San Lucas's surf spots are generally suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. Beginners should check individual spot reports for days with smaller, mellower conditions.
Wetsuit requirements vary by season. Check the latest water temperature data on our forecast page for current recommendations.