Good to swimCautionNot for swimmingLive swell · Open-Meteo
Cabo San Lucas
Playa El Médano
Dangerous today
High swell right now
Type
Main beach · Swimming · Water sports
Lover's Beach
Good to swim
Calm conditions today
Type
Near the Arch · Boat access only · Mixed
Playa Solmar
Not for swimming
Strong currents — view / surf only
Type
Pacific · Strong currents · Viewpoint only
Playa Pedregal
Dangerous today
High swell right now
Type
Residential · Calm · Low tide access
Tourist Corridor
Chileno Beach
Blue FlagGood to swim
Calm conditions today
Type
Blue Flag · Snorkeling · Swimming
Santa María Beach
Blue FlagGood to swim
Calm conditions today
Type
Blue Flag · Protected bay · Snorkeling
San José del Cabo
Costa Azul
Not for swimming
Strong currents — view / surf only
Type
Surf · Big waves · Not safe for swimming
Acapulquito
Not for swimming
Strong currents — view / surf only
Type
Mellow surf · Surf lessons · Accessible
Playa Palmilla
Good to swim
Calm conditions today
Type
Protected cove · Snorkeling · Swimming
La Playita
Dangerous today
High swell right now
Type
Fishing village · Snorkeling · Calm
Informational only — based on each beach's documented designation plus live sea models. Always obey the on-site flags and lifeguards, and check official Civil Protection (Protección Civil) advisories before entering the water.
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FAQ
Which beaches are safe to swim in Los Cabos?
The calmest, safest swimming beaches are Médano (Cabo San Lucas), plus the Blue Flag–certified coves of Chileno and Santa María in the Tourist Corridor, and Palmilla near San José del Cabo. These face the calmer Sea of Cortez and are protected from open-Pacific swell.
Which Los Cabos beaches are dangerous for swimming?
Open-Pacific beaches such as Solmar (Cabo San Lucas) and Costa Azul (San José) have strong currents, shore break and rip tides. They are beautiful for viewing or experienced surfing, but not safe for swimming — always look for the beach flags.
Is Médano Beach safe to swim?
Yes — Playa El Médano is Cabo San Lucas' calmest and most swimmable beach thanks to its protected Sea of Cortez waters. Swim in the designated zones and away from boat traffic, and always obey the on-site flags.
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