Tide conditions for Cabo Frailes surf spots
Cabo Frailes, Baja California Sur
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Cabo Frailes. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
11:00 PM
1.7 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 AM(3.8ft) | 3:00 AM(1.4ft) | 11:00 PM(1.7ft) | 5:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Tomorrow | 9:30 AM(3.5ft) | 2:00 AM(1.5ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(0.8ft) |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 10:00 AM(3.1ft) | 10:00 PM(1.0ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 9:00 AM(2.8ft) | 11:00 PM(0.7ft) | -- | -- |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 7:00 AM(2.7ft) | 12:00 PM(2.2ft) | 4:00 PM(2.5ft) | 11:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 6:00 AM(2.9ft) | 12:00 PM(1.7ft) | 5:00 PM(2.8ft) | -- |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 6:00 AM(3.1ft) | 12:00 AM(0.4ft) | 6:00 PM(3.1ft) | 12:00 PM(1.2ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
Frailes South
AdvancedFrailes South is the reef just south of Los Frailes on the East Cape. Like its neighbor, it needs a southeast swell to break.
Los Frailes
AdvancedLos Frailes is the bay just south of Cabo Pulmo on the East Cape, sheltered by the rocky headland of Cabo Frailes. The reef needs a southeast swell, which is most likely in summer and during tropical storm season.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cabo Frailes
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Cabo Frailes. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Cabo Frailes. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Cabo Frailes on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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