Nearly All Cabo Beaches Are Open Following Recent Storms & Health Risks

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Good news for beach lovers: the main Los Cabos beaches are open again and currently flying yellow flags, according to ZOFEMAT’s latest lifeguard update.

Yellow means “swim with caution”—conditions are manageable, but you should stay close to shore and follow lifeguard instructions.

As we at The Cabo Sun have been reporting throughout the recent storm cycle, authorities closed beaches in phases after heavy rains to run health and water-quality tests. With those results improving, the flag colors have shifted from black/red to yellow across the popular spots—your cue that a beach day is back on the table.

Today’s status at a glance

Per ZOFEMAT’s beach-flag report, the following traveler-favorite beaches are yellow (open with caution): El Médano, El Corsario, Acapulquito, Santa María, El Chileno, Palmilla, Las Viudas, La Ribera, La Gaviota, and El Surgidero.

If you’re staying along the Tourist Corridor near San José del Cabo, expect the same cautious-swim guidance from lifeguards until the surf fully calms. Always re-check the latest flag post before you head out—the color can change with wind and tides.

What a yellow flag really means

Quick refresher: Yellow = moderate hazard. Think choppy waves, some current, but acceptable conditions for confident swimmers.

Kids and weak swimmers should stay very shallow, and everybody should keep eyes on the towers. (If you’re new to Cabo’s flag system, bookmark our Los Cabos Beach Flag Guide for a color-by-color breakdown.)

How we got here (and why it matters)

Post-storm, Cabo doesn’t just look for debris; officials also test near-shore water quality before giving the green light.

That’s why you saw black flags (closed) and red flags (swimming STRONGLY discouraged) right after the weather—public-health protocols kick in first, then beaches reopen in stages as readings improve.

Traveler tips for a smart (and safe) beach day right now

• Pick swimmable coves. Even with yellow flags, swimmable favorites like Santa María, Chileno, Palmilla, and sections of El Médano are your best bet thanks to their protected bays and lifeguard presence. Our recent safety explainers also highlight where extra caution pays off on days with stronger sets.
• Swim near lifeguards & read the towers. If a tower bumps to red or black at any point, plans change. That flag beats your itinerary every time. We covered what those colors mean—and why ignoring them is risky—in our ongoing flag-awareness pieces.
• Watch for the white flag. If marine life is present (think jellyfish), you’ll see white. Vinegar rinse stations may appear at popular beaches; chat with lifeguards if you or your kids are sensitive.
• Time your swim. Mornings often bring calmer winds and smaller chop; afternoons can get breezier. If you arrive and the surf looks punchy, enjoy the sand and return for a dip when it settles. ZOFEMAT updates are your real-time “surf report.”
• Bring reef-safe sunscreen & footwear. Post-storm sandbars and pebbles can shift; water shoes make entries easier, especially for little ones.

Planning the rest of your trip

Tours, restaurants, and shops across Los Cabos are operating normally again, with only routine cleanup lingering in a few pockets.

If you’re building an itinerary for the week, pair your beach time with evening strolls along the marina, a glass-bottom boat ride to Land’s End, or a snorkel at one of the Blue Flag–certified bays once conditions are extra-calm.

We’ll continue tracking any flag changes and will push updates as they happen.

Bottom line

Cabo’s beaches are open and welcoming you back—with a yellow-flag reminder to swim smart.

Check the latest ZOFEMAT post before you go, stick to lifeguard-patrolled coves, and use our flag guide to decode the colors at a glance.

Then enjoy exactly what you came for: sunny swims, safe splashing, and those classic Sea of Cortez views.