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.
Zippers (Los Cabos) surf forecast
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- 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
Access: Costa Azul beach. Easy access from Los Cabos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Zippers (Los Cabos)?
The Zippers (Los Cabos) profile does not specify a preferred tide stage. That does not mean tide has no effect: check local conditions alongside swell and wind.
What wind direction is offshore at Zippers (Los Cabos)?
The Zippers (Los Cabos) profile uses wind from NNW (337°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 315° to 360°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Zippers (Los Cabos)?
The Zippers (Los Cabos) scoring profile favors swell from SSW (180° to 220°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
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)?
The spot profile lists SJD as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 20 minutes. 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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