K-38 surf break

K-38 surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 17 May 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
17.9° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
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
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
898
847
560
274
154
114
119
157
143
236
146
174
128
366
150
233
299
299
299
255
175
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
20
W
20
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
4:29AM1.57m
5:53PM1.85m
Low Tide
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
11:07PM1.04m
11:01AM0.57m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
Temp °C
15
17
17
16
18
19
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
18
18
16
18
18
16
19
19
13
14
15
15
16
17
16
17
17
17
18
17
16
16
16
14
16
15
14
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
SW
18
0.5
S
12
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
898
847
560
274
154
114
119
80
143
133
117
174
107
366
77
233
299
299
299
255
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.5
S
12
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
11
0.5
SW
19
Energy kJ
96
59
72
71
90
89
89
157
75
236
136
130
126
93
150
91
44
44
51
20
175
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.5
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.3
S
11
0.1
SW
19
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
51
47
48
28
95
93
90
75
59
137
146
132
128
125
66
72
18
18
21
15
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
85
111
93
60
78
9
58
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
6
188
6
0
4
331
0
4
53
0
4
4
4
4
52
3
202
359
4
53
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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