
Surf Forecasts:
La Bomba surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, N swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with NNE 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 (Sep 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bomba over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | N 14 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
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23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 24 | 41 | 35 | 58 | 32 | 28 | 34 | 98 | 110 | 100 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:49PM0.50m | 3:40AM0.32m | 5:37PM0.51m | 4:49AM0.35m | 6:19PM0.52m | 5:52AM0.39m | 6:55PM0.53m | 6:50AM0.43m | 7:30PM0.52m | 7:43AM0.48m | 8:03PM0.50m | 8:34AM0.53m | 8:37PM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08AM0.09m | 11:29PM0.26m | 10:07AM0.10m | 00:09AM0.25m | 11:05AM0.12m | 00:44AM0.24m | 12:01PM0.13m | 1:15AM0.22m | 12:57PM0.15m | 1:45AM0.19m | 1:51PM0.16m | 2:15AM0.15m | 2:46PM0.17m | 2:45AM0.11m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 5 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 4 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 24 | 6 | 28 | 27 | 98 | 110 | 100 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 3 | N 6 | N 6 | E 4 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 7 | N 14 | E 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 4 |
18 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 24 | 33 | 35 | 58 | 32 | 11 | 34 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 6 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 16 | NNE 16 | NNE 14 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 7 | N 13 | NE 7 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 24 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 28 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 3 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | — | 6 | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 41 | 41 | 921 | 874 | 105 | 878 | 878 | 416 | 108 | 114 | 0 | 103 | 147 | 3 | 114 | 117 | 0 | 108 | 117 | 0 |
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Information about the La Bomba Surf forecast
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.










