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Mexico · 24.1017, -109.9930

Best wind
Northerly / El Norte; mostly cross-shore, more cross-onshore at the south end
Season
Winter wind season
Water
Gulf of California trade-wind water with stronger bumps offshore and toward the north end
Experience
Beginner zones exist at Playa Central; intermediate/advanced for swell and downwind routes
Hazards
Crowded kite/wing traffic, shallow reef patches, offshore drift while chasing deeper-water bumps and reef/steeper waves near La Bufadora.
Parking & access
Launches are distributed along the beach; confirm legal parking at the selected zone and use a vetted local shuttle for long downwind routes.
“Start at rasta beach and foil south toward baja Joe's. Progression Project forum first-hand La Ventana guidance confirms winter downwind and wing use, distinguishes Playa Central's calmer crowded water from La Tuna's swell, and documents named Rasta and Aguas Calientes routes.”
— via Project7iii foildata; VentoSurf; WingfoilTips via FoilersHub Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02
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