Cabo San Quintin Surf Break

Cabo San Quintin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 30.39° N 115.90° W

Issued: 4 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cabo San Quintin sea temperature is
17.7° C

1.3°C colder than average for this time of year

Cabo San Quintin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cabo San Quintin surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 905 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
0
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
20
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
552
400
621
614
885
625
717
795
580
674
558
496
489
496
468
493
431
437
425
336
347
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:30PM1.77m
2:07AM1.44m
3:18PM1.88m
3:53AM1.31m
4:11PM2.00m
5:45AM1.30m
5:06PM2.13m
7:11AM1.37m
6:02PM2.26m
8:14AM1.46m
6:56PM2.38m
9:05AM1.53m
7:48PM2.47m
9:50AM1.59m
Low Tide
8:50PM1.01m
8:14AM0.76m
10:20PM0.84m
9:06AM0.90m
11:37PM0.61m
10:09AM1.01m
00:41AM0.37m
11:18AM1.08m
1:36AM0.16m
12:23PM1.10m
2:26AM-0.01m
1:22PM1.08m
3:14AM-0.11m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:49
7:49
7:49
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:46
 mm
1
Temp °C
21
18
21
22
18
21
21
18
22
22
19
22
22
19
22
22
19
22
21
20
23
Feels °C
18
16
20
20
16
20
19
17
22
22
19
21
21
20
22
21
20
22
20
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.3
WNW
7
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
367
400
621
614
147
625
717
795
227
266
246
217
212
496
468
493
431
437
425
336
347
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
17
0.5
NW
11
0.6
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
552
384
217
169
885
59
75
161
580
674
558
496
489
172
127
103
81
77
64
47
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
20
0.6
S
17
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
W
19
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.2
WSW
21
Energy kJ
40
67
63
56
56
69
2
73
9
9
30
30
202
61
7
51
72
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.5
NW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
90
103
104
132
210
134
162
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
233
0
283
283
197
283
233
170
235
235
0
446
235
0
411
446
0
411
233
41
283
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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.

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