Surf Forecasts:
La Gauche surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,359 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Gauche this week:
The surf forecast for La Gauche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Gauche in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Gauche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
231 | 427 | 167 | 355 | 536 | 765 | 386 | 488 | 292 | 458 | 501 | 488 | 355 | 264 | 244 | 164 | 340 | 1359 | 1309 | 1144 | 835 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.86m | 00:08AM1.98m | 12:50PM1.92m | 1:21AM2.05m | 1:59PM2.06m | 2:25AM2.16m | 2:57PM2.23m | 3:20AM2.28m | 3:49PM2.40m | 4:10AM2.39m | 4:37PM2.55m | 4:57AM2.47m | 5:23PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.87m | 6:36AM0.82m | 7:04PM0.81m | 7:44AM0.71m | 8:12PM0.68m | 8:42AM0.56m | 9:10PM0.52m | 9:34AM0.40m | 10:02PM0.36m | 10:21AM0.26m | 10:50PM0.24m | 11:07AM0.16m | 11:37PM0.17m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
231 | 427 | 131 | 97 | 536 | 765 | 386 | 488 | 292 | 458 | 501 | 488 | 355 | 264 | 244 | 164 | 340 | 1359 | 1309 | 1144 | 835 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 8 | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 4 | S 9 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSW 17 |
84 | 75 | 167 | 355 | 24 | — | 31 | — | 72 | 102 | 51 | 20 | 57 | — | 33 | 21 | 121 | 41 | 18 | — | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
88 | — | 70 | 25 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 17 | — | 35 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 66 | — | — | 24 | 25 | — | 68 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 399 | 50 | 50 | 1222 | 42 | 0 | 830 | 42 | 42 | 926 | 0 | 0 | 410 | 21 | 0 | 410 | 0 | 0 | 1222 | 21 |
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Information about the La Gauche Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Gauche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Gauche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Gauche 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 (La Gauche) 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 La Gauche 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.
La Gauche is 23 km (14 miles) from Toliara. If you plan a holiday in Madagascar - West, look for hotels and other accommodation in Toliara. Toliara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










