Surf Forecasts:
Gamboa surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gamboa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gamboa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1060 | 1631 | 1207 | 1080 | 1366 | 1027 | 839 | 643 | 380 | 264 | 211 | 177 | 154 | 183 | 198 | 156 | 175 | 196 | 134 | 82 | 128 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:20PM0.68m | 3:45AM0.71m | 4:57PM0.66m | 4:26AM0.69m | 5:40PM0.62m | 5:14AM0.65m | 6:31PM0.58m | 6:13AM0.60m | 7:37PM0.53m | 7:40AM0.56m | 11:17PM0.50m | 11:31AM0.60m | 00:03AM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.36m | 11:15AM0.08m | 11:49PM0.37m | 12:08PM0.12m | 00:48AM0.37m | 1:10PM0.17m | 1:53AM0.37m | 2:23PM0.22m | 3:03AM0.34m | 3:46PM0.25m | 4:12AM0.29m | 5:13PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 1004 | 710 | 1080 | 1366 | 1027 | 839 | 643 | 380 | 264 | 211 | 177 | 154 | 101 | 198 | 156 | 175 | 196 | 134 | 74 | 128 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 103 | 125 | 201 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 207 | 147 | 73 | 61 | 34 | 92 | 80 | 80 | 99 | 83 | 82 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 23 | SSE 20 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | 33 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 152 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1060 | 1631 | 1207 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 141 | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 6 |
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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).
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