Spot GuideMexicoBaja California SurRasta Beach → Playa Central / Baja Joe's

Rasta Beach → Playa Central / Baja Joe's

Baja California Sur, Mexico · 24.0690, -109.9885

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conditions & access

Best wind

El Norte / northerly side-shore wind

Season

Winter wind season; best during/after El Norte events

Water

Side-shore Gulf of California wind swell; stronger rollers outside

Experience

Intermediate-to-advanced downwinder with collision avoidance and self-rescue skills

Hazards

Dense crossing kite/wing traffic, offshore drift when chasing deeper-water bumps, and a shuttle-dependent finish; keep a landward margin and verified recovery plan.

Parking & access

Arrange a legal vehicle, hitch or local shuttle between the named public-facing areas; the forum does not guarantee parking at either endpoint.

“Progression Project forum local guidance calls Rasta Beach south to Playa Central or Baja Joe's the usual La Ventana downwind course. Side-shore swell develops during and after El Norte events, while winter afternoons commonly ramp around late morning and ease near evening.”

— via Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com El Teso-Baja Weather (0.09 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): El Teso-Baja Weather (0.09 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/191565 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

forum.progressionproject.com La ventana Unknown / No reliable public source found https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/downwind-sup-la-ventana/4458/3 https://forum.progressionproject.com/t forum.progressionproject.com

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nearby spots

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