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Where to surf in Los Cabos

From beginner beach breaks to heavy reef barrels — every main break with today's real swell, skill level and the season it works best.

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Playa Cerritos

Pacific · near Todos Santos

Fun size1.5m · 12.7s

The Pacific-coast classic: a soft, consistent beach break. The go-to spot for lessons and beginners, but fun for everyone.

Level
All levels
Best season
Nov–Apr (NW swell)

Costa Azul — Zippers & Old Man's

San José del Cabo

Fun size1.4m · 12.5s

Cabo's most famous surf zone. Old Man's is a gentle roller for beginners; Zippers is a fast, punchy right reef for the experienced.

Level
Beginner → Advanced
Best season
May–Oct (S swell)

Monuments

Cabo San Lucas

Fun size1.5m · 12.7s

A rocky left point off the granite monoliths near Land's End — thick, powerful barrels on a solid swell. Not for beginners.

Level
Advanced
Best season
Nov–Apr (W/NW swell)

La Fortuna

East Cape

Fun size1.4m · 12.5s

A consistent beach break with both lefts and rights. A local and expat favorite, usually less crowded than Costa Azul.

Level
All levels
Best season
May–Oct (S swell)

Nine Palms

East Cape

Fun size1.4m · 12.5s

A fun, uncrowded right-hand point break further up the East Cape — worth the drive on a good south swell.

Level
Intermediate
Best season
May–Oct (S swell)

Live swell is a model estimate for the nearest coast (Pacific / East Cape), not a spot-specific forecast. Conditions change with tide and wind — check locally and surf within your ability.

Surf lessons & board rentals
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FAQ

Where can you surf in Los Cabos?

The main breaks are Cerritos on the Pacific coast (best for beginners), Costa Azul in San José del Cabo (home to Zippers and Old Man's), Monuments near Cabo San Lucas, and La Fortuna and Nine Palms up the East Cape.

When is surf season in Los Cabos?

The East Cape and Costa Azul fire on southern swells from roughly May to October. The Pacific side — Cerritos and Monuments — is best on northwest swells from November to April. That means Cabo has rideable waves year-round if you follow the swell.

Where should beginners surf in Cabo?

Cerritos is the classic beginner beach break with soft, consistent waves and several surf schools. Old Man's at Costa Azul is another gentle option. Always check the day's swell and go with a licensed instructor if you're learning.

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