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
16.4° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
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. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
152
216
327
395
386
326
447
362
314
309
268
206
189
183
234
392
353
348
299
294
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:57AM1.62m
5:56PM1.52m
3:34AM1.56m
6:06PM1.63m
4:57AM1.55m
6:23PM1.78m
6:05AM1.57m
6:45PM1.94m
7:05AM1.60m
7:12PM2.12m
8:01AM1.62m
7:44PM2.28m
8:56AM1.62m
Low Tide
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
12:46PM0.67m
1:57AM0.37m
1:22PM0.74m
2:41AM0.16m
2:00PM0.81m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
Temp °C
16
19
18
16
19
19
20
20
21
18
20
21
19
24
24
20
23
23
18
18
18
15
18
16
17
19
19
19
19
21
19
19
20
19
21
20
17
18
19
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
7
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
59
110
119
96
94
123
326
447
362
314
309
268
206
189
183
234
392
353
348
299
176
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
6
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
46
119
208
327
395
386
82
97
136
72
102
102
100
97
93
111
170
158
97
30
294
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
W
8
0.3
S
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
W
4
0.6
WNW
11
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
166
152
216
70
51
81
85
33
26
26
22
23
24
63
81
116
8
28
10
91
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
Energy kJ
102
1
5
2
8
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
4
4
4
0
53
4
4
53
277
0
229
53
0
52
53
2
53
4
2
53
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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