
Surf Forecasts:
La Gotera surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 12s period, N swell with 12,758 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Gotera in the next 16 days are 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Gotera over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 161mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Wed night, near gales from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 22 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 11 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
437 | 216 | 336 | 457 | 4423 | 7014 | 5025 | 3244 | 1978 | 549 | 507 | 366 | 226 | 481 | 1122 | 5945 | 8678 | 10888 | 2488 | 1379 | 1069 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:16PM0.88m | 8:36AM1.52m | 9:18PM0.92m | 9:31AM1.63m | 10:12PM0.97m | 10:22AM1.71m | 11:02PM1.01m | 11:11AM1.73m | 11:49PM1.04m | 11:58AM1.69m | 00:36AM1.07m | 12:44PM1.60m | 1:23AM1.09m | 1:29PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.26m | 3:32PM0.11m | 2:47AM0.20m | 4:23PM0.02m | 3:40AM0.14m | 5:12PM-0.04m | 4:32AM0.09m | 5:58PM-0.07m | 5:22AM0.08m | 6:42PM-0.05m | 6:12AM0.11m | 7:24PM-0.00m | 7:04AM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 4 |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 |
437 | 216 | 336 | 290 | 4423 | 7014 | 5025 | 3244 | 1978 | 549 | 161 | 154 | 194 | 116 | 242 | 346 | 304 | 218 | 678 | 1379 | 1069 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 22 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
115 | 78 | 78 | 457 | 205 | — | — | — | — | 235 | 125 | 122 | 161 | 119 | 92 | — | 160 | — | 164 | 938 | 225 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 15 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | NW 13 | SW 17 | W 8 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
6 | 171 | — | 56 | 50 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 93 | 61 | 7 | 175 | 51 | — | — | — | 202 | 200 | 233 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 11 | N 12 | NNW 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 157 | 507 | 366 | 226 | 481 | 1122 | 5945 | 8678 | 10888 | 2488 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 170 | 21 | 21 | 206 | 170 | 281 | 174 | 170 | 135 | 386 | 661 | 386 | 386 | 1356 | 1273 | 386 | 358 |
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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.











