K-38 surf break

K-38 surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 PST
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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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at K-38 in the next 12 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 31st Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 5th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for K-38 over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.9
S
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
WNW
0.4
SW
0.5
WNW
0.6
S
0.5
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
0.9
WNW
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)1312812121218118111010131212121110121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59501051101441091006844591812301021617750250387340647661403
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
10
SE
15
S
10
S
5
SSW
0
SSE
5
N
10
E
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
5
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SW
35
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglassglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wed
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48
Sunset4:52--4:52--4:53--4:54--4:55--4:55--4:57--
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
75411-------242-21-1410
Temp. °C171818171819201920191819181718171618171615
Feels °C (?)1717171719201916181817171515171716141399
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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 12 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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