K-38 surf break

K-38 surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

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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
17.7° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K-38 in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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 Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
4
2
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
3
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.5
W
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
653
694
1214
1020
960
625
330
195
149
119
157
143
236
146
174
130
366
127
233
299
299
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
15
S
5
ESE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NW
15
W
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
W
20
WNW
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:00PM2.47m
10:47AM1.54m
9:44PM2.47m
11:47AM1.49m
10:32PM2.40m
12:54PM1.45m
11:25PM2.26m
2:09PM1.46m
00:25AM2.08m
3:24PM1.52m
1:36AM1.88m
4:27PM1.62m
3:01AM1.70m
5:15PM1.74m
Low Tide
4:17AM-0.07m
3:21PM0.97m
5:10AM-0.07m
4:06PM1.05m
6:06AM-0.00m
4:59PM1.13m
7:06AM0.11m
6:08PM1.21m
8:09AM0.23m
7:43PM1.25m
9:12AM0.35m
9:34PM1.19m
10:10AM0.46m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:38
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:42
7:43
7:44
Temp °C
16
17
17
15
18
17
16
18
18
17
18
19
17
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
15
13
13
13
16
14
15
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
17
17
17
16
16
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2
W
12
1.8
W
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.5
W
12
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
13
0.8
SW
18
0.5
W
11
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
653
694
1214
1020
960
625
330
195
149
119
82
77
133
115
174
126
366
61
233
299
299
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
166
239
137
96
59
72
71
90
89
89
157
143
236
136
111
130
125
77
59
9
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.7
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
13
156
54
86
45
48
96
95
93
90
75
75
137
146
130
79
69
127
72
44
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
Energy kJ
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
218
217
331
0
202
6
0
53
53
0
4
4
0
53
53
0
53
4
4
665
331
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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