Zippers (Los Cabos)
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 15 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Costa Azul beach. Easy access from Los Cabos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Zippers (Los Cabos)?
Zippers (Los Cabos) handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Zippers (Los Cabos)?
Offshore wind at Zippers (Los Cabos) blows from the NNW (337°). Anything in the 315° to 360° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Zippers (Los Cabos)?
Zippers (Los Cabos) wants SSW swell (180° to 220°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Zippers (Los Cabos)?
The main season at Zippers (Los Cabos) is May-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Works year-round. More consistent in summer.
How do I get to Zippers (Los Cabos)?
Fly into SJD, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Costa Azul beach. Easy access from Los Cabos.
What kind of wave is Zippers (Los Cabos)?
Zippers (Los Cabos) is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Works year-round. More consistent in summer.
Getting There
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