Nine Palms (East Cape)
Mexico
Point breakRight-handIntermediateMay to October (south swells)
About This Break
A long right-hand point on Baja's East Cape, named for the palms on the bluff, that links into long peeling walls on a summer south swell. Nine Palms is an intermediate-level right-hand point break near East Cape in Mexico, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from May to October (south swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Want to live minutes from Nine Palms? Explore surf real estate for sale near East Cape on International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
Wave Type
Point break
Wave Direction
Right-hand
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
All tides; best on a pushing tide
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
May to October (south swells)
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Central America
Local Knowledge
Crowds
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
