Live storm tracker
Official cone & forecast track from the U.S. National Hurricane Center. When no storm is active, the radar stays in monitoring mode.
The 2026 season so far
Every named storm of the current Eastern Pacific season, with how close each one actually passed to Los Cabos — measured from the official NHC best track, not from forecasts.
19 named storms have formed in the Eastern Pacific this season: 10 became hurricanes and 8 reached major hurricane strength (Category 3 or higher). No storm has come closer than 389 km to Los Cabos this season — the nearest pass was Rachel.
Season timeline
Each mark is one storm, placed on the date it formed; the bar is how long it lasted. The number is the same one in the table below, and the colour is the strongest category it reached.
| # | Storm | Dates | Peak | Closest to Los Cabos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | SimonACTIVE | Oct 4 – Oct 13 | C4250 km/h | 425 km |
| 18 | Rachel | Sep 25 – Oct 11 | C3194 km/h | 389 km |
| 17 | Polo | Sep 17 – Sep 30 | C5287 km/h | 389 km |
| 16 | Odalys | Sep 16 – Sep 27 | C4213 km/h | 1,343 km |
| 15 | Nolo | Sep 10 – Oct 4 | C4250 km/h | 818 km |
| 14 | Norbert | Sep 7 – Sep 15 | TS102 km/h | 914 km |
| 13 | Marie | Aug 29 – Sep 8 | C2157 km/h | 590 km |
| 12 | Lowell | Aug 25 – Sep 11 | C5259 km/h | 2,681 km |
| 11 | Karina | Aug 25 – Sep 7 | C4232 km/h | 1,139 km |
| 10 | Julio | Aug 20 – Aug 25 | TS83 km/h | 995 km |
| 9 | Iselle | Aug 21 – Aug 27 | TS111 km/h | 850 km |
| 8 | Hernan | Aug 10 – Aug 15 | TS74 km/h | 2,054 km |
| 7 | Genevieve | Jul 24 – Aug 6 | C5259 km/h | 808 km |
| 6 | Fausto | Jul 16 – Jul 29 | C2167 km/h | 1,173 km |
| 5 | Elida | Jul 12 – Jul 20 | TS111 km/h | 889 km |
| 4 | Douglas | Jun 28 – Jul 3 | TS74 km/h | 1,848 km |
| 3 | Cristina | Jun 6 – Jun 11 | TS74 km/h | 2,468 km |
| 2 | Boris | Jun 5 – Jun 9 | TS74 km/h | 1,117 km |
| 1 | Amanda | May 31 – Jun 8 | TS74 km/h | 2,166 km |
Longer bar = passed closer to Los Cabos, on a 0–3,000 km scale. Source: NHC/NOAA best track (ATCF), measured from Cabo San Lucas to every 6-hourly fix. Updated: Oct 12, 10:39 PM.
Depression, storm or hurricane?
Tropical cyclones are ranked by their sustained wind speed. This is the difference:
Saffir-Simpson scale
Sustained winds and typical impact by category.
What to do
Emergency contacts — Los Cabos
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Official sources
When is hurricane season in Los Cabos?
The Eastern Pacific season officially runs from May 15 to November 30, and peak activity for the Baja California peninsula is usually August, September and October. Most systems pass west of the cape and bring rain and swell, but direct impacts do happen — this is why preparation matters.
FAQ
Does Los Cabos get hit by hurricanes?
Yes. Los Cabos sits at the tip of the Baja peninsula in the Eastern Pacific, an active hurricane basin. Most storms pass offshore to the west, but direct hits occur — Hurricane Odile (2014) was a Category 3 that caused major damage. Peak risk is August through October.
How do I know if a hurricane is coming to Cabo?
Track the official U.S. National Hurricane Center cone and follow Mexico's SMN/Conagua and Protección Civil Los Cabos. The live tracker on this page shows any active storm's real forecast cone and track, updated from the NHC.
What should I do if I'm a tourist during a hurricane?
Follow your hotel's instructions — resorts have protocols and are often used as shelters. Keep your documents and phone charged, stock water, stay indoors away from windows, and never go out during the eye. Monitor Civil Protection and the airport for flight changes.
When does hurricane season end in Los Cabos?
The Eastern Pacific hurricane season ends on November 30. Activity drops off sharply after mid-October as the sea cools below the 26.5 °C that tropical cyclones need to sustain themselves, so November storms near Baja are rare.
Why does sea temperature matter for hurricanes?
A tropical cyclone feeds on warm water. Below roughly 26.5 °C it loses its energy source and weakens. That is why storms strengthen over the warm Eastern Pacific in late summer and fall apart as they move north into the cooler water off Baja California.
How many storms have there been in the 2026 season?
19 named storms have formed in the Eastern Pacific so far in 2026: 10 reached hurricane strength and 8 became major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). The closest any of them has passed to Los Cabos is 389 km, by Rachel. Figures come from the NHC best track and update automatically.
Informational guide. In an emergency always follow official Civil Protection (Protección Civil) and SMN/Conagua instructions.