Nine Palms
Nine Palms is an East Cape reef break that comes alive during summer when hurricane swells send SE-S energy into the Sea of Cortez. The wave offers quality rights over a reef bottom, providing a remote surf experience away from the more developed Los Cabos corridor.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 160° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: East Cape area. Dirt road access.
Best Season
Peak: Jul-Oct
Secondary: Jun, Nov
Summer hurricane swells. East Cape specialist.
Getting There
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