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Lat Long: 31.33° N 116.45° W

K-181 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's K-181 sea temperature is
22.9°C
3.6° 

K-181 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


K-181 surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 963 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K-181 this week:

The surf forecast for K-181 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K-181 in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for K-181 over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
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14
1.2
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14
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
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16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
789
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674
788
509
759
759
693
568
561
553
323
508
553
547
399
417
452
525
382
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NW
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
W
0
E
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
30
NW
5
N
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:49PM1.61m
7:24AM1.41m
2:51PM1.54m
6:49AM1.48m
4:30PM1.56m
6:51AM1.57m
5:33PM1.62m
7:01AM1.68m
6:22PM1.68m
7:15AM1.80m
7:06PM1.73m
7:33AM1.94m
7:49PM1.75m
Low Tide
10:11PM0.66m
9:29AM1.40m
11:12PM0.61m
11:24AM1.28m
11:51PM0.56m
12:09PM1.12m
00:21AM0.52m
12:43PM0.94m
00:47AM0.51m
1:16PM0.74m
1:13AM0.53m
1:50PM0.53m
1:40AM0.57m
cloud
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Temp °C
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Information about the K-181 Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for K-181 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at K-181 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K-181 surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (K-181) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for K-181 may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

K-181 is 45 km (28 miles) from the city of Maneadero. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maneadero. Maneadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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