
Surf Forecasts:
La Gotera surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with 2,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Gotera this week:
The surf forecast for La Gotera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Gotera in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Gotera over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
844 | 811 | 807 | 731 | 630 | 632 | 796 | 593 | 256 | 327 | 381 | 453 | 810 | 828 | 2894 | 2663 | 1724 | 1408 | 796 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:30PM1.42m | 11:47AM1.25m | 00:02AM1.45m | 12:23PM1.16m | 00:34AM1.45m | 12:58PM1.06m | 1:08AM1.41m | 1:35PM0.95m | 1:44AM1.34m | 2:16PM0.85m | 2:26AM1.25m | 3:06PM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.06m | 5:44PM0.10m | 6:25AM0.08m | 6:12PM0.17m | 7:04AM0.13m | 6:40PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.21m | 7:08PM0.32m | 8:33AM0.29m | 7:39PM0.41m | 9:31AM0.38m | 8:14PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
8:01 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
844 | 811 | 807 | 731 | 630 | 632 | 796 | 593 | 250 | 213 | 381 | 453 | 810 | 828 | 2894 | 2663 | 1724 | 1408 | 796 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 11 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | NW 11 | WNW 18 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | SW 6 |
61 | 58 | 302 | 294 | 157 | 115 | 45 | 108 | 197 | 327 | 86 | 117 | 86 | 694 | 5 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WSW 5 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 5 | WSW 20 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | — | NW 13 | NW 26 | NW 26 | NW 16 |
61 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 256 | 110 | 140 | 63 | 2 | 5 | — | 7 | 26 | 26 | 66 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 0 | 1537 | 0 | 161 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 21 |
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Information about the La Gotera Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Gotera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Gotera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Gotera 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 Gotera) 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 Gotera 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.










