Frailes South Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Baja Sur, Mexico)

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Frailes South Surf Guide

Frailes South in Baja Sur is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the best times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest with some shelter here from north winds. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for sharks.

Frailes South Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef	2	fairly consistent	26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Frailes South:

The best conditions reported for surf at Frailes South occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Frailes South (for consistent clean waves)?

julyBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Frailes South with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of July. Clean surfable waves are typically found 11% of the time in July while 6% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 83% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

11%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

83%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Frailes South surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Frailes South is Los Cabos International (San Jose Del Cabo) Airport (SJD) in Mexico, which is 37 km (23 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Frailes South is General Manuel Marquez De Leon International (La Paz) Airport (LAP), also in Mexico, 124 km (77 miles) away.

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Frailes South Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 01:22 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	2AM	5AM	8AM	11AM
Wave (m)	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	16	15	15	15
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	glass	glass	glass	on

Tides at Frailes South

Current tide and informaton

For Boca Del Salado, 7 km from Frailes South.

Next High Water: 10:53am | 1.01m

Next Low Water: 04:17am | 0.29m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Frailes South Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.7 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Frailes South won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite