10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Zippers (Los Cabos), Los Cabos, Mexico
Zippers is Los Cabos' most famous wave, a powerful beach break with reef influence that delivers consistent surf within easy reach of the resort corridor. The wave offers hollow peaks and punchy walls, making it popular with both locals and visiting surfers. Its accessibility and quality have made it the centerpiece of the Cabo surf scene.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 61/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 39/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 188° is 12° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.7m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 169° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (188°), size (0.9m), or wind (12 km/h from 169°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 188° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 181° is 19° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 160° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Poor conditions at Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (181°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 160°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 181° (S) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 168° is 32° off optimal 200°, barely within workable range 180°-220°.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 131° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Surfable but not special at Zippers (Los Cabos). The 0.9m swell from 168° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 15s period
Good alignment: Swell from 198° is 2° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.5m from ideal 1.6m.
Surfable but not special at Zippers (Los Cabos). The 1.1m swell from 198° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 13° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 0.1m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 145° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Surfable but not special at Zippers (Los Cabos). The 1.5m swell from 187° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 187° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 184° is 16° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.3m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 189° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Poor conditions at Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (184°), size (1.3m), or wind (13 km/h from 189°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 184° (S) at 11s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 119° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Poor conditions at Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (184°), size (1.1m), or wind (11 km/h from 119°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 184° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 178° is 22° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 151° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Poor conditions at Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (178°), size (1.1m), or wind (9 km/h from 151°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 178° (S) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 180° is 20° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 150° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Surfable but not special at Zippers (Los Cabos). The 1.0m swell from 180° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 180° (S) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 208° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 106° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-360°.
Poor conditions at Zippers (Los Cabos). Either swell direction (208°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 106°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 208° (SSW) at 15s period
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