Cabo San Quintin surf break

Cabo San Quintin surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 04 May 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
15.1° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)2ft (0.6m) 21s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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 Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SW
16
1
SSW
19
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
226
188
425
313
284
236
162
162
162
96
151
147
154
286
208
758
319
703
553
587
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
W
5
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:38AM1.44m
10:22PM2.10m
12:25PM1.34m
10:51PM2.01m
1:34PM1.27m
11:23PM1.90m
00:07AM1.77m
1:24AM1.64m
5:50PM1.52m
3:25AM1.56m
6:02PM1.67m
Low Tide
3:54PM1.09m
5:48AM0.40m
4:09PM1.15m
6:35AM0.49m
4:18PM1.22m
7:34AM0.58m
8:47AM0.62m
9:57AM0.63m
10:31PM1.33m
10:52AM0.61m
11:47PM1.11m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
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7:22
7:23
7:23
7:24
7:25
7:25
7:27
Temp °C
17
17
16
18
18
16
17
18
16
20
20
16
20
20
17
19
20
17
18
19
17
13
14
12
13
12
12
12
13
13
18
16
13
18
17
16
17
18
17
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
16
0.7
NW
11
1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
81
226
117
425
313
265
199
144
123
162
96
151
147
123
113
103
346
278
186
553
587
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
NW
11
0.7
WNW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SW
16
1
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
161
58
188
217
171
284
236
162
162
88
48
85
108
154
286
208
758
319
703
179
180
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
Energy kJ
104
87
165
10
9
9
9
37
37
22
52
37
43
43
53
154
25
79
84
116
99
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
Energy kJ
12
12
15
20
22
23
37
39
26
64
70
59
87
110
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
233
580
0
555
920
41
283
283
0
283
283
197
283
233
0
235
235
0
235
235
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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