Surf Forecast  Nine Palms

Nine Palms surfspot characteristics

More about Nine Palms surfspot

There are loads more reefs and points before Nine Palms, which is well sheltered from the wind and lines-up nicely in a big S. Fun, fast-crumbling walls as opposed to tubes, which can be found up the road at Punta Perfecta.

General: This Baja Sur pointbreak has been a high-ranking hotspot on surfers' Cabo itineraries for decades - and it's definitely one of the most popular waves on the East Cape, despite the fact that it's not world-class by any means. Under head-high, Nine Palms is a bit mushy and slow. However, when an overhead summer S swell drains in, Nine Palms ignites into a reeling wall with plenty of perfectly crackable sections. And if your timing is especially impeccable, you might even get a sneaky barrel. Tides: Mid, incoming. Size: Head high to double overhead Wind: NW (inside section stays pretty glassy, however) Swell: S, SE Bottom: Sand, rock. Paddling: After a good one, yes. Spot Rating: Overhead Nine Palms is ridiculous fun.

Beginner to advanced

Park right above the break.

March-October

Crowd Factor: It may be somewhat remote, but it's all the rage. Local Vibe: Can get slightly vibey with expats, but there are few locals that live right at the break.

Clean

Some rocks to watch out for.