Nine Palms is one of the East Cape’s most iconic surf setups—an exposed reef/point-style break that comes alive on clean north swells, when offshore winds groom long, running walls that invite drawn-out lines, open-face carves, and those rare Baja rides where you can actually link sections. When it’s on, the wave has a powerful, mechanical feel: fast, lined-up energy wrapping the point and peeling with enough push to keep experienced surfers smiling, yet with a shape that rewards smooth trim and smart positioning. Add the backdrop—desert hills dropping into the Sea of Cortez, warm water, and a distinctly remote “earned it” vibe—and Nine Palms delivers the kind of surf experience that’s not just a session, but a reason people fall in love with the East Cape.