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La Gauche Surf Forecast
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La Gauche surfForecast / West / Madagascar
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 18 Aug 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 Monday (Aug 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Gauche in the next 12 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 9AM. 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 Monday (Aug 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Gauche over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 391 | 306 | 136 | 168 | 188 | 205 | 204 | 233 | 244 | 304 | 428 | 416 | 394 | 322 | 264 | 160 | 242 | 255 | 267 | 176 | 187 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:31PM 1.74 | 1:46AM 1.66 | 2:48PM 1.88 | 3:23AM 1.87 | 3:52PM 2.14 | 4:13AM 2.11 | 4:34PM 2.39 | 4:50AM 2.33 | 5:08PM 2.58 | 5:21AM 2.50 | 5:38PM 2.72 | 5:51AM 2.62 | 6:07PM 2.78 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:22PM 1.06 | 8:10AM 0.96 | 9:12PM 0.87 | 9:29AM 0.72 | 10:06PM 0.62 | 10:16AM 0.48 | 10:45PM 0.40 | 10:54AM 0.27 | 11:18PM 0.23 | 11:26AM 0.12 | 11:48PM 0.12 | 11:56AM 0.03 | 12:15AM 0.07 | ||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West
The wind is still cross-off at La Gauche (fresh winds from the E at Tôlanaro/Marillac Airport 399 km from La Gauche). 1.6m 10s swell from the S with a 1.3m 4s local chop from the ESE and a 0.7m 13s groundswell from the SSW. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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