Cabo San Quintin surf break

Cabo San Quintin surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 26 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
17.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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+) 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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 Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
13
1.4
NW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
109
85
121
163
175
151
149
98
81
61
54
60
102
127
136
153
114
617
264
403
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
9:06PM2.24m
10:23AM1.62m
9:30PM2.22m
Low Tide
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
4:02AM0.21m
3:15PM0.96m
4:34AM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
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7:17
7:17
7:19
7:20
7:20
7:21
7:22
1
1
Temp °C
18
18
16
17
18
16
17
18
15
19
19
16
17
18
16
18
18
16
18
19
17
13
12
12
11
12
11
13
13
11
17
14
13
13
12
12
14
14
13
15
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
109
109
85
121
163
175
151
149
98
81
56
50
48
59
85
110
118
114
403
264
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
11
0.4
SW
13
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
WNW
16
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
72
69
59
121
40
45
28
66
71
62
59
54
54
102
30
27
26
43
26
90
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
30
18
40
39
27
43
23
21
64
23
23
35
60
53
46
45
45
44
21
20
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
NW
6
1.2
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1
NW
6
1
NW
6
1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
1.4
NW
12
0.8
WNW
4
1.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
46
44
44
31
59
49
46
72
64
59
61
47
33
46
127
136
153
104
617
23
403
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
601
991
41
580
283
41
283
233
0
283
197
233
170
506
197
446
283
0
570
283
197
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
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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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