La Costa Surf Break

La Costa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.68° S 76.66° W

Issued: 6 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Costa sea temperature is
21.5° C

3.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

La Costa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Costa surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,267 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Costa this week:

The surf forecast for La Costa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Costa in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Costa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
569
444
536
708
1096
1185
1138
1251
1140
1002
877
581
501
563
647
581
834
552
535
471
314
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
S
5
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
10
S
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:02PM0.71m
2:56AM0.71m
1:52PM0.67m
3:42AM0.82m
2:45PM0.64m
4:30AM0.91m
3:41PM0.60m
5:20AM0.99m
4:38PM0.57m
6:12AM1.04m
5:36PM0.54m
7:05AM1.07m
6:36PM0.52m
Low Tide
8:08PM0.15m
8:43AM0.41m
8:43PM0.08m
9:52AM0.37m
9:24PM0.03m
10:54AM0.33m
10:08PM-0.02m
11:53AM0.29m
10:55PM-0.05m
12:52PM0.26m
11:45PM-0.05m
1:51PM0.24m
00:36AM-0.03m
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
 mm
Temp °C
21
21
20
21
21
19
22
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
20
20
22
21
20
Feels °C
21
20
21
22
21
19
22
22
20
21
20
19
21
20
19
21
21
20
23
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
S
7
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
Energy kJ
569
444
369
142
1096
1185
1138
1251
1140
1002
877
581
501
563
520
581
785
552
535
471
314
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.3
S
7
1.1
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.1
SW
22
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.7
S
6
0.5
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
112
219
536
708
176
117
77
56
28
18
31
66
31
268
647
464
834
441
522
304
264
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
1.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
26
0.6
SW
24
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.7
S
6
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
Energy kJ
5
5
5
369
4
4
26
105
444
69
133
33
49
14
56
27
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.3
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
41
94
148
18
17
23
21
18
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
11
11
11
10
11
11
10
22
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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Information about the La Costa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Costa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Costa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Costa 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 Costa) 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 Costa 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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