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La Gauche surfForecast / West / Madagascar
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Friday 02 May 2025 EAT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Gauche this week:
The surf forecast for La Gauche over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Gauche in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 4th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Gauche over the next 12 days.
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | 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) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 179 | 536 | 437 | 423 | 403 | 543 | 1562 | 2173 | 2855 | 2104 | 1803 | 1355 | 826 | 699 | 639 | 192 | 121 | 160 | 140 | 195 | 1056 | 1108 | 1856 | 1538 | 1077 | 888 | 1939 | 1144 | 867 | 613 | 386 | 308 | 189 | 371 | 553 | 1014 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:11PM 2.28 | 8:28AM 1.99 | 9:05PM 2.01 | 9:30AM 1.74 | 10:33PM 1.80 | 11:32AM 1.61 | 12:47AM 1.78 | 1:39PM 1.71 | 2:10AM 1.92 | 2:39PM 1.90 | 2:57AM 2.08 | 3:18PM 2.09 | 3:31AM 2.23 | 3:49PM 2.25 | 4:00AM 2.34 | 4:17PM 2.38 | 4:28AM 2.42 | 4:44PM 2.48 | 4:55AM 2.47 | 5:11PM 2.53 | 5:23AM 2.48 | 5:39PM 2.54 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:53PM 0.43 | 2:27AM 0.65 | 2:40PM 0.70 | 3:29AM 0.92 | 3:51PM 0.94 | 5:19AM 1.08 | 5:59PM 1.05 | 7:25AM 1.02 | 7:45PM 0.95 | 8:30AM 0.84 | 8:42PM 0.78 | 9:10AM 0.67 | 9:21PM 0.62 | 9:41AM 0.52 | 9:54PM 0.49 | 10:10AM 0.39 | 10:23PM 0.37 | 10:37AM 0.29 | 10:52PM 0.30 | 11:03AM 0.23 | 11:20PM 0.26 | 11:30AM 0.21 | 11:48PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the La Gauche Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Gauche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Gauche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Gauche 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 Gauche) 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 Gauche 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.
La Gauche is 23 km (14 miles) from Toliara. If you plan a holiday in Madagascar - West, look for hotels and other accommodation in Toliara. Toliara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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