Surf Spots in Cabo San Lucas Mexico- A Guide to Surfing Cabo San Lucas

Surf Spots in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

When surfing in Cabo San Lucas, you can choose between several different surf spots, depending on the time of the year and the swell size. As mentioned, in the winter months, you want to surf the beaches on the Pacific side, northwest of Cabo. In contrast, during summer, you can surf either the spots on the corridor (the road between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo) or in the East Cape.

So, Divided into surf areas, these are the best surf spots in Cabo San Lucas.

Surf Spots in the Pacific Side

Cerritos:

This beautiful beach plays a big part in Cabo San Lucas’ surf scene. The swell in Cerritos is consistent, and the waves are suitable for all skill levels. While the northern part of the beach offers a right-hand point break, the center of the beach is a typical beach break. Both breaks are relatively soft and mellow, but the rides at the point are longer.

San Pedrito:

About a 10-minute drive from Cerritos, you will find San Pedrito. Unlike Cerritos, this beach has no hotels, restaurants, or surf schools. However, it offers a spectacular right-hand reef break. In fact, the waves at San Pedrito are faster and more powerful than in Cerritos. For that reason, between November and March, you will see many local surfers from Cabo San Lucas coming to ride these waves. And yet, it is never too crowded.

Surf Spots in Cabo San Lucas and San Jose

Monuments:

This is the closest surf spot to the town of Cabo San Lucas, also known as “Misiones”. It is a powerful left-hand wave breaking over a sharp rocky bottom full of sea urchins. In fact, this is the only left point break in the area, so goofy footers love this beach. Luckily, Monuments is the spot that picks up the most swell of all spots. Therefore, on the small days, or when everywhere else is flat, you can count on this spot to produce some good waves.

El Tule:

Right in the middle of the road between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose, you will find El Tule. This is a fast reef break, which opens up to the right side. The takeoff zone is steep, but once you make it, you get a tremendous open ride.

Old Man’s:

This spot is also called “Acapulquito,” and it is located right next to San Jose in Costa Azul Beach. This is the ultimate longboard surf spot of Los Cabos. Yes, you can surf it on a shortboard, too, but since the wave is fat and mellow, the guys with the big vehicles will probably catch it much earlier than you. This is the most crowded spot in the area, but with a longboard, you can get extremely long rides.

La Roca (The Rock):

A short paddle from Old Man’s, and you are here. In the middle of the water, you will see a big rock pop out, and next to it, many surfers waiting for their wave. This rock creates a great takeoff spot for the waves, which continues to open up mainly to the right side. The bottom is a flat reef from the good kind. Luckily, it is a friendly reef and not a sharp one. However, watch out on your feet when you get off a wave because it is full of sea urchins.

Zippers:

You will find this spot a bit further east from La Roca (paddle or walking distance). Zippers is considered a “locals spot”, but no worries, as long as you are an “OK” surfer and show respect, you can surf here. In fact, this right-hand reef break hosts many national and international surf competitions and produces high-quality waves.