Three flat-water bays
Médano, Chileno and Santa María offer different vibes — town-front, marine-park, secluded. All have wave-protected zones for SUP.
Médano · Chileno · Santa María
Paddleboard (SUP) in Los Cabos — Médano, Chileno and Santa María
Stand-up paddleboarding in Los Cabos works best in three protected spots: Médano Beach right in front of Cabo San Lucas (the longest sandy beach in the area, generally calm), Chileno Bay (clear water, flat morning conditions, fish below your board), and Santa María Bay (smaller horseshoe cove, even calmer, snorkel + paddle combo).
We offer rentals (1–4 hour) with a route map and dry-bag for valuables, lessons with a certified instructor for first-timers, and sunrise sessions (5:30 AM departures from Médano) when the bay is glass-flat and uncrowded. Boards are 10–11 ft all-around or touring shape — beginner-stable but fast enough for experienced paddlers.
Year-round operation. Best wind-free windows are early morning (before 10 AM) and late afternoon in winter (18–25 °C water; 3 mm wetsuit optional). Family-friendly: kids 6+ paddle solo on a stable board with a guide nearby; smaller kids ride tandem with a parent.
Why SUP Cabo
What makes Los Cabos a good SUP destination
Three protected bays, sea-life encounters and reliable mornings.
See fish from the board
Chileno and Santa María have such clear water you spot reef fish and rays directly below the board. Often as good as snorkel from the surface.
Sunrise sessions
Médano Beach is glass-calm at sunrise. Easy paddle to El Arco silhouette, almost no boats, dramatic light. The local SUP sweet spot.
Family-friendly
Calm, shallow, sandy. Kids 6+ solo on stable boards; younger ones tandem with a parent. Lessons available for total beginners.
Rental + delivery
We deliver boards to your beach club or hotel beach. Rental rates by hour, half-day or full-day. Dry-bag and paddle leash included.
Year-round
Water 22–28 °C all year. Cool months (Dec–Feb) need a rashguard for windy afternoons; rest of the year pure swim trunks.
SUP options
90 min · guided
Sunrise paddle
Glass-calm Médano Beach at sunrise. Paddle toward the El Arco silhouette. Coffee + pastries at the end. The local pro's pick.
Book sunrise →3 hours · Chileno
SUP + snorkel
Paddle to clear-water Chileno Bay, anchor your board, snorkel the reef section, return. Two activities in one trip.
Book SUP + snorkel →By hour or day
Rental only
Self-guided rental at Médano with route map, dry-bag and paddle leash. 1–4 hour or full-day options.
Book rental →Best conditions
When to SUP in Los Cabos
Year-round; best in mornings (before wind picks up). Avoid afternoon winter days when nortes can blow. Hurricane season Aug–Oct may cancel some days.
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1–4 h
Rental window
22–28 °C
Water temp
6+ years
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Frequently asked questions
Where exactly do I SUP in Los Cabos?
Three protected zones: Médano Beach (Cabo San Lucas, longest beach, easiest access), Chileno Bay (15 km east, marine-park, clear water), Santa María Bay (next cove, smaller, even calmer). All are wave-protected.
Can a beginner stand up?
Yes — Médano Bay morning conditions are perfect for first-timers. A 30-min lesson teaches you stance, paddle stroke, and falling/recovery. Most learners are paddling kneeling within 5 min and standing within 20.
When should I go?
Mornings, mornings, mornings. Before 10 AM the bays are usually flat. By noon thermals can pick up. Sunrise sessions are the sweet spot — flat water, golden light, no boats.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids 6+ solo on stable beginner boards in the calm bay. Smaller kids tandem with a parent on a wider board. Life vests available.
What's included in the rental?
Board, paddle, leash, dry-bag for phone/valuables, route map, life vest. Bring: rashguard or quick-dry, sunscreen, water bottle, snorkel mask if you want to peek at fish.
How does pricing work?
Hourly rentals, half-day or full-day rates available. Lessons priced separately. Send WhatsApp with dates and people; we respond in under 1 hour.
Ready to paddle Cabo?
Send dates, group size and preferred bay — we respond within 1 hour with confirmed pricing.
Paddleboard in Los Cabos
By hour, half-day or guided