Nine Palms Surf Spot
East Cape, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Where is Nine Palms?
Nine Palms is a right-hand point break near East Cape, Baja California Sur in Mexico. Best season: May to October (south swells). Level: Intermediate. GPS: 23.1743, -109.4777.
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
Local Knowledge
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nine Palms?
Nine Palms is a right-hand point on the East Cape of Baja California Sur, Mexico, along the coast road that runs north-east from San José del Cabo. The road is partly unpaved, so a high-clearance vehicle helps.
When does Nine Palms work?
Summer and early autumn, roughly May to October, when south swells and hurricane swells wrap into the East Cape. In winter it is usually flat.
What kind of wave is Nine Palms?
A long, peeling right-hand point that links into long walls on a good south swell — a favourite of longboarders and intermediate surfers.
Properties Near Nine Palms (East Cape)
Nine Palms Bay
East Cape Beachfront Development Property
East Cape Escape – Baja California Sur, Mexico
San Luis Lot 3 Ocean Road
Zacatitos Beachfront Lot East Cape Los Cabos
