Sea of Cortés Surf Season

June to August: 

Surfers will find great waves in Baja California Sur on a year-round basis, although the scene shifts according to the season. During the winter months, for example, the best top breaks are found on the Pacific Coast, most notably off beaches like Cerritos, San Pedrito and La Pastora. The Sea of Cortés takes center stage during the summer months, when seasonal weather fronts and storms called chubascos send perfect southeast swells towards Los Cabos and its beautiful East Cape. Los Cabos sites like Monuments reach their zenith during the summer, as do East Cape meccas Nine Palms and Shipwrecks. The most famous summer break, however, is Zippers at Playa Costa Azul in San José del Cabo, host of the only WSL sponsored tournament in the area; June’s Los Cabos Open of Surf. Zippers’ middle break and nearby Acapulquito are popular spots for beginners, and lessons are available. To learn more about the local surf scene, drop us a line at [email protected].