When To Go · Destination Guide
Big fish schools, bull shark season, and a community-built marine park on Baja's East Cape
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 19 sources
When to go
Cabo Pulmo is a yearround destination, but the easiest allaround trip usually falls in October to November when water is warm and visibility is strong.
Best overall window
Warm water and topend visibility; calm mornings are common.
Outside that window
Warming trend and improving light; afternoon winds often build to around 25 km/h or more.
Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.
The overall row stays visible so you can compare it against the currently selected scope.
| Scope | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall - Jan: Best | Overall - Feb: Best | Overall - Mar: Best | Overall - Apr: Good | Overall - May: Good | Overall - Jun: Good | Overall - Jul: Good | Overall - Aug: More variable | Overall - Sep: More variable | Overall - Oct: Best | Overall - Nov: Best | Overall - Dec: Best |
These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Bull shark season
Best for Scuba
Nov to Mar
Guided scuba dives target bull sharks in the cooler months, with El Vencedor frequently cited as a reliable zone.
Humpback whale migration
Best for Scuba, Snorkel, Topside
Dec to Apr
Humpback whales migrate through the region in winter and early spring.
Mobula ray flights (regional)
Best for Scuba, Snorkel
Apr to Jul
Mobula rays are a seasonal highlight in Baja.
AIDA Cortez Cup (La Ventana)
Best for Freedive
Aug
AIDAsanctioned depth competition held in La Ventana (north of Cabo Pulmo).
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.