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“New Taco stand opened up just to south of K38 surfshop with great chow. Also have K38 shop with drinks and (slightly) more formal food if you want a little more variety and place to get some shouts - also has live music on occasion.
Surf break is still as good as it ever was and always seems to have something, even when other places are not working.”
Mo from UNITED STATES - 23 Sep 2013
K-38 Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 7 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.1(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.4(1: K-38 is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.3(1: K-38 is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Baja Norte. 5: the best break in Baja Norte). |
Difficulty Level: 2.6(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: K-38 can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at K-38, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at K-38 are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.6(1: Often too crowded. 5: K-38 is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.3(1: Getting to K-38 requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near K-38 for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.7(1: Camping at K-38 is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: K-38 is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at K-38, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near K-38 where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Recent update: The K-38 surfshop owner partnered up with an American investor. They bought out the shop next door, and dropped some serious coin developing a restaurant with chill backyard seating- complete with skate half pipe, ping pong table and several firepits for late night drinks and rice bowls. I think the drinking rating deserves a big bump up.
Accomodations range from $35 a night (longer paddle to the break,) to luxurious 3BR condos at Club Marena that run up to 3 bills nightly (can sleep up to 8 heads though.) baja-rentals.com”
Dan'o M. from MEXICO - 15 Jul 2011
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