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Cabo Pulmo surfForecast / Baja Sur / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 22 Jan 2026 MST
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Cabo Pulmo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo Pulmo sea temperature is
23.3° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Pulmo this week:

The surf forecast for Cabo Pulmo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Pulmo in the next 12 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Pulmo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.2
S
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131312121616141414131313141218111616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5244444443141424446969685958581650614267102
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
NE
5
SW
5
ESE
10
E
5
SSW
30
S
15
N
10
NW
10
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
off		oncross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03AM
1.49
11:14PM
1.36
10:41AM
1.34
11:43PM
1.39
11:27AM
1.15
12:19AM
1.40
12:42PM
0.94
1:09AM
1.41
2:27AM
1.41
4:05AM
1.45
8:17PM
1.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
0.30
4:57AM
0.68
5:07PM
0.44
5:54AM
0.68
5:28PM
0.59
7:16AM
0.68
5:40PM
0.74
9:38AM
0.61
11:33AM
0.42
12:31PM
0.23
11:27PM
1.06
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Sunrise7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-5:57--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252523252523222120202119202118212219222220
Feels °C (?)242323252425191822191917171815192017201918
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Information about the Cabo Pulmo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cabo Pulmo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo Pulmo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo Pulmo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cabo Pulmo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cabo Pulmo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Baja Sur? If you are looking for accommodation near Cabo Pulmo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Baja Sur, consider staying in San Jose del Cabo which is 51 km (32 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Cabo San Lucas which is 79 km (49 miles) away

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