Spot GuideMexicoBaja California SurNine Palms prone-foil area

Nine Palms prone-foil area

Baja California Sur, Mexico · 23.1743, -109.4777

Prone Foiling Intermediate-to-advanced point-break foi
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conditions & access

Best wind

Unknown; the broader forum discussion favors smaller windless mornings on East Cape points

Season

Reported during a late-November / Thanksgiving trip window; recurring season not established

Water

East Cape point surf; smaller higher-tide conditions worked in the reported session

Experience

Intermediate-to-advanced point-break foiler with current local confirmation

Hazards

Lower-tide foil clearance, rocks or reef, lineup interaction and exact exit geometry are not documented. Treat the higher-tide report as a single-session condition, not a safety guarantee.

Parking & access

Confirm current road, parking and shore access locally; the forum supplies no lot, paddle-out or recovery detail.

“Progression Project forum first-hand East Cape guidance reports a successful prone session at Nine Palms on a smaller, higher-tide day and notes that several riders use the area regularly. The post does not establish a permanent foil zone or a recurring forecast threshold.”

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

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Crest Rd (1.61 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Crest Rd (1.61 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/685838 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

forum.progressionproject.com Nine Palms prone-foil area https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/san-jose-del-cabo-foiling/12831/2 forum.progressionproject.com

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