K-38 surf break

K-38 surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 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
18.3° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 24th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 24th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 24th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
WNW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)18171616161510101414141313131312912121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3042322082512421761711801021671361581581141061035956555276
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:27PM
1.24
1:54AM
1.92
6:39PM
1.37
3:40AM
1.86
7:06PM
1.50
5:15AM
1.89
7:32PM
1.63
6:24AM
1.96
7:58PM
1.75
7:17AM
2.00
8:22PM
1.85
8:03AM
2.00
8:46PM
1.95
8:44AM
1.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
1.23
10:27AM
0.45
8:57PM
1.34
11:46AM
0.37
11:22PM
1.26
12:41PM
0.30
12:34AM
1.08
1:23PM
0.26
1:24AM
0.89
1:58PM
0.27
2:06AM
0.72
2:28PM
0.33
2:44AM
0.57
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37
Sunset7:00--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:04--7:05--7:06--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191922211923232124242225242323221819191718
Feels °C (?)191920211921212121212022202221201817171718
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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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