K-38 surf break

K-38 surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 30 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
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

K-38 surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 905 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 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 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
0
2
0
1
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
22
0.5
SW
22
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
227
396
455
578
711
807
640
502
573
483
429
258
353
446
808
905
864
805
786
691
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
W
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
10
SW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:46PM2.15m
10:42AM1.45m
9:18PM2.14m
11:24AM1.42m
9:51PM2.11m
12:09PM1.39m
10:25PM2.06m
12:59PM1.36m
11:00PM1.98m
1:54PM1.37m
11:37PM1.88m
2:48PM1.40m
00:19AM1.76m
Low Tide
2:29PM1.06m
4:07AM0.22m
3:00PM1.10m
4:44AM0.24m
3:30PM1.13m
5:23AM0.28m
4:01PM1.17m
6:03AM0.33m
4:35PM1.21m
6:45AM0.39m
5:16PM1.26m
7:26AM0.45m
6:19PM1.30m
8:07AM0.52m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:47
7:49
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:51
7:52
Temp °C
19
18
19
20
18
19
19
17
18
18
16
18
19
16
18
18
17
18
18
17
17
17
16
18
19
18
18
18
17
17
16
15
16
17
16
16
16
17
17
17
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
1
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
116
58
216
327
314
711
807
640
502
573
483
429
211
154
348
270
905
864
805
786
691
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
14
0.5
SW
22
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
W
10
0.3
S
14
0.7
W
6
0.2
S
14
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1
W
8
1.1
W
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
118
227
396
455
578
202
191
117
96
37
31
16
258
264
362
808
134
245
205
169
131
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
22
0.5
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
SW
20
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.2
S
13
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
123
99
66
175
86
5
5
17
17
10
98
9
31
353
446
13
66
11
11
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
Energy kJ
51
27
40
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
53
2
188
4
4
4
4
0
4
53
4
53
4
0
6
6
0
6
6
3
188
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
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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