K-55 1/2 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Baja Norte, Mexico)

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K-55 1/2 Surf Guide

K-55 1/2 in Baja Norte is an exposed point break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west.There is a left hand point break here. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rocks.

K-55 1/2 Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Point	2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	59°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing K-55 1/2:

The best conditions reported for surf at K-55 1/2 occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf K-55 1/2 (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing K-55 1/2 with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 56% of the time in January while 44% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

56%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

44%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore K-55 1/2 Location Map

Interactive K-55 1/2 surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to K-55 1/2 is General Alberto L Salinas C International (Ensenada) Airport (ESE) in Mexico, 42 km (26 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to K-55 1/2 is General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (Tijuana) Airport (TIJ), also in Mexico, 52 km (32 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

K-55 1/2 Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 02:56 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 26
ft, °F	2AM	5AM	8AM	11AM
Wave (ft)	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Period (s)	18	18	17	17
Wind (mph)
Wind State	glass	cross	glass	cross

What does K-55 1/2 look like?

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Tides at K-55 1/2

Current tide and informaton

For Alisitos, 1 miles from K-55 1/2.

Next High Water: 07:16am | 7ft

Next Low Water: 02:04pm | 1ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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low tide

K-55 1/2 Sea Temperature

The K-55 1/2 water temperature is rather cool (14.8 °C) and the air temperature will feel about the same. A good quality spring wetsuit with optional neoprene boots should suffice. No need for wetsuit gloves.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit and neoprene boots.