Surf: General: Located just south of Rosarito, K-38 is a classic Baja Norte setup and one of the first that people surf when they start visiting California's southern neighbor. A moderately powerful, bowly right point breaking over a rocky reef, K-38 isn't epic, but its reliably fun and relatively long, making it a fun day-trip from San Diego and an obvious stop during road trips to points further south. Tides: Mid to low. Size: Head-high to double overhead. Wind: NE, E Swell: S, SW, W, WNW Bottom: Rocky reef. Paddling: Easy paddle out and minimal current unless swell is macking. Spot Rating: Fun, user-friendly, reliable reef/point. Access: Park at hotel or pay security guard to watch your car. Crowds: Crowd Factor: A staple of the Baja Norte surf scene, with crowds to reflect that. Local Vibe: A few grumpy American expats, but it's hard to take them seriously. Environment: Pretty clean, unless there's a sewage spill. Hazards: Rocks, urchins, petty theft. Season: West swells are possible year round, but south swells are best. Summer, Autumn, and winter all have consistently good conditions.