K-40 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mexico – Baja Norte)
| Name: | K-40 |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
K-40 in Baja Norte is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. A choice of left and right reefs. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall K-40 Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see K-40 surf quality by season and K-40 surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Mexico - Baja Norte surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of K-40
Visitor Reviews of K-40 |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to K-40:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Rancho Santini | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | K-38 | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Las Gaviotas | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | El Morro Point (K371/2) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Primo Tapia | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to K-40: |
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| Closest wave buoy | San Clemente Basin Buoy | 66 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Tanner Banks Buoy | 152 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 161 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 214 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 218 mi |
Tide stations nearest to K-40: |
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| Closest tide station | Imperial Beach, California | 26 mi |
| Second closest tide station | National City, San Diego Bay, California | 31 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (2) | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Ensenada, Baja California Norte, Mexico (3) | 32 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to K-40: |
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| Closest ski area | Big Bear Mountain (United States) | 137 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 137 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Snow Summit (United States) | 137 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Bear Mountain (United States) | 142 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 142 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to K-40: |
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| Closest city location | Primo Tapia (Mexico) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Rosarito (Mexico) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tijuana (Mexico) | 20 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Chula Vista (United States) | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Imperial Beach (United States) | 26 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to K-40 is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ) in Mexico, 34 km (21 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to K-40 is North Island Nas (San Diego) Airport (NZY) in USA, 57 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, 59 km (37 miles) away.
- San Diego International Lindbergh Fld Airport (SAN) in USA is 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Miramar Mcas Airport (NKX), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to K-40 and is 72 km (45 miles) away.
