K-38 surf break

K-38 surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 PDT
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K-38 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's K-38 sea temperature is
17.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for K-38 this week:

The surf forecast for K-38 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K-38 in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 10th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for K-38 over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
2
3
1
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.8
WNW
7
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
1.1
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
176
164
164
127
87
63
109
166
184
216
327
395
528
371
447
362
339
309
268
206
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
0
NNE
15
W
10
W
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:15PM1.28m
11:47PM1.82m
00:38AM1.72m
6:00PM1.43m
1:57AM1.62m
5:56PM1.52m
3:34AM1.56m
6:06PM1.63m
4:57AM1.55m
6:23PM1.78m
6:05AM1.57m
6:45PM1.94m
Low Tide
4:18PM1.28m
8:14AM0.56m
9:18AM0.58m
8:16PM1.41m
10:13AM0.59m
10:36PM1.31m
10:57AM0.59m
11:43PM1.12m
11:35AM0.60m
00:31AM0.89m
12:10PM0.63m
1:14AM0.63m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
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7:31
7:31
7:32
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
Temp °C
17
18
17
18
17
16
18
18
17
19
19
17
20
20
20
22
21
18
20
20
18
13
14
14
16
15
16
17
17
17
18
18
18
19
20
20
21
19
18
20
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
W
6
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
W
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
242
176
39
164
127
47
63
89
94
184
169
141
144
197
106
447
362
339
309
268
206
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.6
W
8
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
56
56
164
23
59
82
55
51
51
119
208
327
395
528
371
50
90
108
142
140
133
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
W
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
9
9
55
40
11
87
61
109
166
152
216
70
51
60
83
70
38
52
22
23
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
Energy kJ
15
31
55
33
37
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
52
4
2
53
4
0
188
4
4
188
4
0
4
4
2
4
4
0
53
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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Information about the K-38 Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for K-38 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at K-38 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our K-38 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-38) 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-38 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-38 is 11 km (7 miles) from the very large city of Rosarito. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosarito. Rosarito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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