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📷 Nairod Reyes · Pexels

Zippers

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 species 36 contributors

Zippers is a Mexico surf break with consistent waves year-round and a small but active local community.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
4.8 kn
Wave
1.12 m
Water
32.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: S (20%)
Now: S (170°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.35m

Today: High 09:00 (+0.76m), Low 10:00 (+0.75m)

+1.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▲ 09:00 · +0.76m ▼ 10:00 · +0.75m ▼ 12:00 · +0.74m ▼ 23:00 · +0.1m Now +0.3m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.4 · very high Air PM2.57 · good 06:06 18:19
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 7.4 1.16 8 0mm
09-19 9.1 1.12 8 0mm
09-20 9.3 1.02 8 2mm
09-21 8.7 1.06 8 6mm
09-22 7.2 1.1 8 0mm
09-23 10.1 1.78 8 0mm
09-24 9.7 2.82 8 2mm

About this spot

Zippers is a surf spot in Mexico that holds waves throughout the year. The break attracts surfers looking for consistent conditions and has developed a modest community presence with video documentation from local riders. The spot sits outside a marine protected area, making access straightforward for visiting surfers. While detailed data on specific wave characteristics, bottom type, and peak seasons remain limited, the presence of community-generated content suggests the break offers enough consistency to draw repeat visitors. Local knowledge and recent video reports from the community provide the best real-time conditions for planning a session. Zippers fits well into a broader Mexico surf tour, particularly for surfers seeking year-round options without the crowds of major breaks.

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Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 127V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 9261km · ~2130kg · €38

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 96/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 11h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 1h east · 1 day recovery

FAQ

Can I surf Zippers year-round?

Yes. Zippers receives waves throughout the year, making it a reliable option regardless of season. Check community videos and local reports before your trip for current swell forecasts.

What's the skill level at Zippers?

Difficulty ratings for Zippers are not well documented. Review recent community videos to gauge the wave size and power for your ability. Local surfers in the community can offer current session conditions.

Do I need permits or special access?

Zippers is not inside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. Check with local authorities or accommodations for any local guidelines before paddling out.

Where can I find current conditions?

Community videos from Zippers provide the most reliable firsthand look at wave quality and size. Connect with local surfers online or through regional forums for up-to-date reports.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

750 records · 27 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
18 Apr 2026
×110records

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Apr 2026
×2records

Delphinus delphis

Short-beaked common dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
2 Apr 2026
×1records

Pseudorca crassidens

False killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
26 Mar 2026
×1records

Zalophus californianus

Mammalia · Otariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
21 Jan 2026
×5records

Grapsus grapsus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Last seen:
20 Jan 2026
×3records

Ocypode occidentalis

Malacostraca · Ocypodidae
GBIF
Last seen:
19 Jan 2026
×1records

Bunodosoma californicum

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×2records

Plicopurpura columellaris

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×2records

Nerita scabricosta

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
13 Jan 2026
×1records

Rhinoptera steindachneri

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
12 Jan 2026
×1records

Echinometra vanbrunti

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Last seen:
7 Jan 2026
×2records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Cabo Surfer -Nate Rohner in a big day @zippers!

cabo surfers

SURFING ZIPPERS AT CABOS

1OriVicente

Where to Surf in Los Cabos, Mexico | Baja California Sur

Surf Channel Television Network
💬 3 top comments
  • i live right in front of costa azul and its full of surfers from sunrise till sunset

    @YachtingPrincess · 👍 1
  • my town <3

    @pandedead · 👍 1
  • Hay muchos mexicanos en cabo....cuidadte

    @lakecheatingpierce8982 · 👍 0
wind peaks Jun-Jul-Mar, calmest Nov-Sep-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

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p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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