Zippers

Surf Guide

One of the best waves in the Cabo San Lucas region, Zippers is sufficient enough in quality that just a few good ones can make your session. A river mouth-created right, Zippers peaks up gently outside of some exposed rocks, allowing for a smooth, easy takeoff. It then quickly whizzes almost laterally along the cobblestone reef, picking up speed as it heads towards its inside section, where tubes and air sections are commonplace. The wave maintains its size all the way down the line; it's one of those waves where you can incrementally improve your turns. This all sounds dreamy except for the fact that Zippers is Cabo's most crowded wave.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner-advanced

Local Vibe

Intimidating

WelcomingIntimidating

Tough crowd.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Picking off a good one ain't easy these days.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Incredibly fun wave.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

After catching one all the way through, yes.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

South

Wind

N

Surf Height

Head high-double overhead

Tide

Low-mid.