K-38 Surf Break

K-38 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.25° N 116.97° W

Issued: 10 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's K-38 sea temperature is
19.7° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

K-38 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


K-38 surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. 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+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Alright, let me give it to you straight for the next couple of weeks. It's a slow burn, with a couple of moments that might be worth the wait.

The first week is a struggle. We're looking at tiny swell, mostly 2ft from the South-Southwest, and the wind has been junk—cross-onshore almost constantly, just chopping up anything that comes through. The water temp here at K-38 is 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate, but with that wind, it's a write-off.

As we roll into the second week, there's a little shift. On Wednesday the 8th of July, the wind goes offshore and light, which is a huge deal. The swell holds at a tiny 4ft from the Southwest, but the energy jumps up, and with that clean offshore breeze from the West at 9 mph, it could clean up nicely. It's not going to be pumping, but for a reef break like this, a glassy morning with a solid 16-second period could give you a few fun, lined-up waves.

The best shot is the morning of Wednesday the 8th of July. Swell is 4ft from the Southwest, a long 16-second period, and the wind is offshore. The water will be clean, and the energy is there (828). It's the standout in a quiet forecast—just don't expect it to be firing all day.

It's a wait-and-see forecast. Keep an eye on that Wednesday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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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
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
273
226
436
362
264
264
214
214
312
246
464
306
309
388
719
455
547
617
617
632
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
5
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:15PM1.47m
10:48PM2.03m
12:49PM1.50m
11:23PM1.91m
1:22PM1.54m
00:01AM1.76m
1:58PM1.61m
00:50AM1.58m
2:36PM1.70m
2:00AM1.39m
3:21PM1.80m
3:46AM1.25m
4:12PM1.92m
Low Tide
4:39PM1.11m
6:07AM0.32m
5:23PM1.12m
6:36AM0.41m
6:17PM1.13m
7:05AM0.51m
7:25PM1.11m
7:36AM0.63m
8:51PM1.03m
8:13AM0.76m
10:24PM0.87m
9:00AM0.89m
11:44PM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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>
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:58
7:57
7:57
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
18
21
22
19
20
21
19
21
21
19
21
22
19
21
21
19
22
22
19
Feels °C
17
17
16
19
19
17
20
19
18
19
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
19
21
22
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
WNW
7
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
201
273
226
436
362
264
264
214
186
312
246
464
306
306
358
719
455
75
617
617
632
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.4
SSW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.8
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
11
1
W
7
Energy kJ
176
178
17
20
18
12
146
146
214
114
116
17
178
309
45
28
169
547
86
12
103
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
4
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSW
24
0.5
SW
22
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.7
SW
20
0.1
S
7
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
48
21
21
8
44
17
17
17
9
7
54
227
47
28
388
1
82
134
125
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
W
5
0.7
WNW
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
Energy kJ
74
12
19
12
10
11
7
13
27
23
45
66
58
82
89
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
53
53
2
52
52
3
405
52
2
52
53
2
52
53
2
53
53
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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