Located just south of Rosarito, K-38 is a well-known spot in Baja Norte and is often one of the first places surfers hit when heading to Mexico. It’s also a convenient day trip from San Diego. The break is a moderately powerful, bowly right point that works over a rocky reef. While it's not considered epic, K-38 usually delivers some fun waves, making it a popular pitstop during road trips further down the coast.

This spot works best with swells from the South and West, handling sizes from 5ft to 10ft (1.5m to 3m). The waves break over a rocky bottom and are mainly of the reef and point type, coming in from the right. The ideal conditions happen with heads blowing from the North-North-East, North-East, or East-North-East, and it's best during low to mid tide. K-38 is suitable for intermediate to expert surfers, and it can handle some solid swell, so keep that in mind as conditions can change quickly.

Access to the spot is straightforward; you can park at the nearby hotel or pay a security guard to watch your car. Expect some crowds as it’s a staple in the Baja Norte surf scene, and you might run into a few grumpy American expats. Wave conditions tend to be consistent throughout the year, especially during summer, autumn, and winter with good south swells. Whether you're riding a shortboard, longboard, or fish, you'll find something here to enjoy.