La Costa Surf Break
Lat Long: 12.68° S 76.66° W

La Costa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for La Costa

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Costa sea temperature is
21.7° 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 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,856 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jun 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1AM. 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+) 7AM (Wed 10th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 10th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 9th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
0
2
1
0
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
16
2
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
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
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2484
1856
1179
978
733
569
444
536
708
1096
1185
1048
1135
1140
902
799
581
669
659
763
663
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSW
20
S
10
S
10
SSW
20
S
5
S
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:15AM0.51m
12:17PM0.74m
2:09AM0.61m
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
Low Tide
7:15PM0.26m
5:46AM0.42m
7:39PM0.21m
7:22AM0.43m
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
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clear
clear
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6:22
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
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
 mm
Temp °C
21
19
20
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
19
21
21
19
21
20
19
21
Feels °C
22
19
21
19
21
21
19
21
22
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
20
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
16
2
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
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
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2484
1856
1179
978
733
569
444
369
142
1096
1185
1048
1135
1140
902
799
581
669
659
745
663
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
19
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SSW
7
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.6
S
6
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
Energy kJ
6
6
5
9
38
112
219
536
708
91
138
97
60
40
29
31
28
444
268
763
548
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
SW
22
0.1
NW
11
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
22
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
26
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
3
18
5
5
5
5
369
4
4
18
26
105
60
61
42
43
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.3
SSW
7
0.6
S
6
Energy kJ
14
29
37
50
71
94
181
181
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
0
11
11
10
22
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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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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