Los Cabos & Tropical Storm Raymond: Latest On Airport Status, Flooding, And Closures

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If you’re in Cabo right now (or flying in soon), here’s where things stand as of Sunday, October 12, 2025.

We at The Cabo Sun have been tracking Raymond around the clock, and while conditions have eased compared to yesterday’s heaviest bands, travelers should still plan for pockets of flooding, rough surf, and intermittent operational changes.

Airport status:

Good news first—Los Cabos Airport remains open and operating normally. However, authorities and airport operators are urging travelers to check the status of their specific flights before heading out, as weather can trigger schedule tweaks at short notice.

If you’re flying today or tomorrow, build in extra time and keep your airline app notifications on.

Flooding & roads:

Last night’s downpours pushed water into low-lying parts of Cabo San Lucas, leading to street flooding and the quick running of a few arroyos.

If you’re driving between resorts and the marina, expect lingering puddling and occasional debris—especially near dips and crossings. When in doubt, don’t attempt to cross moving water. Local reports highlighted flooding in central areas of Cabo San Lucas during the peak bands on Saturday night.

Has Raymond “made landfall”?

Meteorologists note Raymond weakened into a post-tropical system over Baja California Sur while still packing rain, gusty winds, and elevated seas.

That’s why you might have woken up to calmer skies but still found messy surf and some ponding on streets.

Conditions can vary by neighborhood and hour as the remnant system lifts away.

Beaches & ocean conditions:

Even when the sun peeks out, the ocean is not back to normal yet. Authorities have hoisted black flags (beach closed) in spots due to strong currents and powerful shore break, and officials have called out cases of people ignoring the closures—please don’t be that person.

Expect rolling, beach-by-beach reopenings once water quality and surf conditions stabilize. For a refresher on the ZOFEMAT flag system—green, yellow, red, black, and white (marine life)—see our safety explainer so you know exactly what you’re looking at when you walk down to the sand.

Ports & water activities:

The Harbormaster (Capitanía de Puerto) has suspended navigation for smaller vessels across multiple municipalities—including Los Cabos—until conditions improve. If you’ve booked a fishing charter, sailing trip, or snorkel tour, check directly with your operator about rescheduling options and refund policies.

Shelters & community impact:

Authorities reported only light to moderate impacts overall in Los Cabos, with some wastewater spills noted and clean-ups underway. Local officials also maintained shelter capacity as a precaution while the system moved through.

If you’re a visitor, your resort is the best place to ride out any passing squalls; staff are well-practiced on storm protocols and will keep you informed.

What travelers should do next

• Flying today? Your flight is likely still on, but confirm your status directly with the airline and arrive early. If weather delays stack up at origin or connections, rebooking options tend to go first. We flagged this yesterday in our advisory on heavy rain and strong winds expected as Raymond passed—that guidance remains solid today.
• Beach time? Follow lifeguards and the flag system; wait for official reopenings. We’ve also compiled the five most dangerous beaches in Los Cabos and how to enjoy them safely—it’s a great quick read to calibrate expectations.
• Boat tours? Assume small-craft suspensions remain in effect until the Harbormaster lifts them; operators will update you directly.
• Driving? Avoid arroyos and never attempt to cross flowing water, even if it looks shallow. Conditions can change rapidly after a burst of rain. Local outlets reported last night’s flooding specifically in downtown Cabo San Lucas.

Context: from Priscilla to Raymond

Part of the whiplash this week is that Los Cabos just dealt with Hurricane Priscilla, which flooded streets, closed ports, and briefly disrupted street food sales before operations restarted in phases—then Raymond followed on its heels. If you’re catching up, read our recap of Priscilla’s impacts and our Tropical Storm Raymond alert that laid out early travel guidance before the worst of the rain arrived.

Bottom line

Flights are mostly operating, beaches are in a rolling-closure/reopening posture, small-craft operations are suspended, and localized flooding remains the main nuisance—especially near arroyos—until drainage catches up. Keep plans flexible for the next 24–36 hours, listen to your resort, and check those airline apps frequently.

We’ll keep tracking official updates and flag when the Harbormaster, ZOFEMAT, and municipal authorities move Cabo back to fully green-light status.