Punta Palmilla surf break

Punta Palmilla surfForecast / Baja Sur / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 28 Jan 2026 MST
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Punta Palmilla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Palmilla sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Palmilla this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Palmilla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Palmilla in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 28th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 29th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Palmilla over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)171616151515141414141313131212121212121313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)74147173126144142807811510410199668957582848488444
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
NE
5
S
5
SE
0
ENE
5
SSE
10
S
0
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
W
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
NW
5
E
5
SSW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crossglassglassglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcrosscross-
on
glassoffglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
1.14
5:26AM
1.62
8:11PM
1.23
6:25AM
1.73
8:35PM
1.30
7:13AM
1.82
9:00PM
1.35
7:56AM
1.85
9:25PM
1.39
8:36AM
1.83
9:50PM
1.43
9:12AM
1.75
10:13PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:25PM
0.25
11:19PM
1.04
1:10PM
0.09
12:27AM
0.95
1:50PM
-0.01
1:15AM
0.84
2:26PM
-0.06
1:56AM
0.74
2:58PM
-0.04
2:34AM
0.66
3:28PM
0.03
3:10AM
0.61
3:53PM
0.14
3:46AM
0.59
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise7:00--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-6:04--6:04--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:07--6:07-
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222321232422242623262623242423242423252422
Feels °C (?)222123232322232523252424242424232325262422
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Information about the Punta Palmilla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Palmilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Palmilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Palmilla 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 (Punta Palmilla) 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 Punta Palmilla 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.

Punta Palmilla is 12 km (7 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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