
Surf Forecasts:
La Bomba surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Bomba this week:
The surf forecast for La Bomba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Bomba in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bomba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for the region is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, and the only glimmer of something rideable is a long way off, so don’t get your hopes up for the next week and a half.
The first real chance of anything even close to decent isn’t until Tuesday the 18th of August. For the entire period before that, from Wednesday the 5th through to Monday the 17th, the models are showing nothing but a "poor surf conditions" call. The wind is a constant cross-shore mess, and the swell is a short-period, weak affair. We’re talking combined energy values mostly under 200 (moderate at best), with the swell direction coming from the ENE and E. The wind is a solid 12 to 19 mph from the east, which is cross-shore for La Bomba, leaving the surface chopped up and lumpy. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least a dip in the ocean won’t be a shock.
There is a very brief glimmer on Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning shows a "marginal" call for La Bomba. We’ll see a 5 ft swell from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy will be a moderate 347. The wind is finally set to go cross-offshore from the ESE, which will clean things up. This is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect much. The 5 ft swell is a bit much for beginners, but it’s not huge. If you’re itching for a paddle on that Tuesday morning, you might just get a few. But honestly, it’s a long shot.
After that, it’s back to the poor stuff for the rest of the window. The standout here is that Tuesday the 18th of August morning is the only thing worth even a glance. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. This is one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s looking like a long, flat, and bumpy run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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51 | 78 | 85 | 151 | 162 | 161 | 138 | 131 | 87 | 87 | 64 | 64 | 74 | 126 | 103 | 100 | 61 | 56 | 64 | 96 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:28PM0.49m | 1:21AM0.33m | 3:33PM0.52m | 2:10AM0.30m | 4:40PM0.55m | 3:09AM0.29m | 5:45PM0.57m | 4:19AM0.29m | 6:46PM0.59m | 5:32AM0.30m | 7:41PM0.60m | 6:43AM0.33m | 8:31PM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:44PM0.21m | 8:03AM-0.02m | 10:02PM0.22m | 8:58AM-0.05m | 11:19PM0.22m | 9:59AM-0.07m | 00:27AM0.21m | 11:03AM-0.09m | 1:24AM0.20m | 12:08PM-0.09m | 2:14AM0.19m | 1:10PM-0.07m | 2:58AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 6 |
51 | 78 | 85 | 151 | 162 | 25 | 21 | 131 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 90 | 14 | 20 | 61 | 18 | 18 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | E 11 | NE 8 | E 10 | SE 5 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | — | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | — | NE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 |
3 | 2 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 15 | — | 22 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 20 | 6 | — | 20 | 2 | 2 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | N 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | 161 | 138 | — | 87 | 87 | 64 | 64 | 74 | 126 | 103 | 100 | — | 56 | 64 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 108 | 0 | 114 | 147 | 0 | 121 | 350 | 18 | 114 | 530 | 70 | 878 | 874 | 18 | 126 | 350 | 21 | 448 | 878 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Bomba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Bomba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Bomba 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 Bomba) 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 Bomba 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.











