Surf Forecasts:
Gamboa surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 2,446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gamboa this week:
The surf forecast for Gamboa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gamboa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gamboa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 444 | 545 | 481 | 459 | 245 | 153 | 113 | 83 | 85 | 143 | 101 | 108 | 155 | 407 | 299 | 392 | 822 | 1252 | 1206 | 790 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.60m | 4:19AM0.67m | 4:18PM0.58m | 5:03AM0.59m | 4:39PM0.55m | 6:01AM0.51m | 12:32PM0.51m | 11:59PM0.31m | 12:33PM0.57m | 11:21PM0.37m | 12:43PM0.63m | 11:30PM0.44m | 12:57PM0.68m | 11:53PM0.52m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.26m | 9:51AM0.35m | 9:35PM0.25m | 9:21AM0.40m | 10:01PM0.27m | 9:02AM0.45m | 2:44PM0.49m | 10:27PM0.31m | 10:38PM0.37m | 4:12AM0.25m | 6:30PM0.40m | 5:20AM0.18m | 6:39PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 19 | 339 | 315 | 287 | 245 | 153 | 113 | 83 | 85 | 37 | 101 | 108 | 155 | 407 | 299 | 224 | 572 | 834 | 1206 | 790 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 5 | S 8 | S 4 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 3 | — | 127 | 108 | 90 | 42 | 26 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | S 8 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | S 9 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 3 | — | NNE 2 | NE 8 | N 4 | SSW 4 | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 444 | 545 | 481 | 459 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 143 | 10 | 13 | 152 | — | — | 392 | 822 | 1252 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 234 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 62 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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Information about the Gamboa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gamboa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gamboa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gamboa 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 (Gamboa) 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 Gamboa 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.
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