Zippers surf forecast

San Jose del Cabo · Baja California Sur · Mexico

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The best-known wave in the Los Cabos corridor: a fast right over rock and sand at Costa Azul, right beside the highway near San Jose del Cabo; fires on summer south swells and gets packed.

Break

reef break, rights; faces ESE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

S, SW, SE

Best wind

N, NW, NE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

June-October

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

high

Hazards

rocks; urchins; crowds

Nearby spots

• La Roca, San Jose del Cabo
• Old Man's (Acapulquito), San Jose del Cabo
• Punta Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo
• Shipwrecks, San Jose del Cabo
• Monuments, Cabo San Lucas
• Nine Palms, La Ribera

Questions

Is Zippers good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; urchins). Beginners nearby can try Old Man's (Acapulquito), San Jose del Cabo.

What swell, wind and tide work best at Zippers?

S, SW, SE swell, N, NW, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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