Cabo San Quintin surf break

Cabo San Quintin surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 PDT
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Cabo San Quintin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo San Quintin sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo San Quintin this week:

The surf forecast for Cabo San Quintin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo San Quintin in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo San Quintin over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
8
0.6
S
12
0.5
W
16
0.9
WNW
7
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
18
1.6
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
112
129
76
109
109
85
121
163
156
151
149
98
94
59
63
79
156
368
349
349
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NW
30
WNW
35
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:57AM1.67m
6:56PM1.75m
6:14AM1.70m
7:18PM1.88m
7:10AM1.73m
7:39PM2.00m
7:55AM1.75m
8:00PM2.10m
8:35AM1.75m
8:21PM2.17m
9:12AM1.73m
8:43PM2.22m
9:48AM1.68m
Low Tide
11:41PM1.24m
12:02PM0.49m
00:42AM1.01m
12:43PM0.52m
1:24AM0.79m
1:15PM0.57m
1:59AM0.59m
1:43PM0.64m
2:31AM0.43m
2:08PM0.72m
3:02AM0.31m
2:31PM0.81m
3:32AM0.23m
2:54PM0.89m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
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7:16
7:17
7:17
7:19
7:20
7:20
7:21
Temp °C
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
17
17
15
17
18
16
18
18
17
18
18
16
17
17
13
13
14
12
13
13
12
11
10
10
15
14
13
15
14
14
13
12
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
Energy kJ
126
86
75
73
109
109
85
121
163
156
151
149
98
94
56
63
48
102
88
138
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
S
12
0.5
W
16
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
114
112
129
55
72
69
59
121
39
44
28
66
71
62
59
54
54
53
46
45
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
W
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
85
46
37
71
30
18
40
39
27
45
23
21
64
23
23
35
79
5
29
12
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
1.3
WNW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.8
WNW
6
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
120
79
75
76
37
47
32
28
87
83
41
77
46
34
45
49
77
156
368
349
349
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
41
233
570
568
595
1025
41
283
283
41
283
570
2
233
495
197
445
555
197
283
555
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Cabo San Quintin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cabo San Quintin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo San Quintin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo San Quintin 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 San Quintin) 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 San Quintin 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 Norte? If you are looking for accommodation near Cabo San Quintin, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Baja Norte, consider staying in Abelardo L Rodriguez which is 77 km (48 miles) away.

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