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La Gotera surfForecast / Concepcion / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Gotera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Gotera sea temperature is
12.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)La Gotera surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with W 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 29th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Gotera over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | |
607 | 1170 | 1979 | 1208 | 1268 | 2267 | 1983 | 1526 | 1080 | 852 | 649 | 409 | 360 | 528 | 625 | 574 | 763 | 455 | 666 | 655 | 1338 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:25PM1.02m | 8:52AM1.32m | 9:10PM0.99m | 9:25AM1.38m | 9:50PM0.97m | 9:59AM1.42m | 10:29PM0.95m | 10:33AM1.44m | 11:07PM0.93m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:44PM0.90m | 11:47AM1.42m | 00:23AM0.86m | 12:25PM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM0.30m | 2:20AM0.24m | 3:21PM0.25m | 2:53AM0.26m | 4:02PM0.21m | 3:25AM0.28m | 4:40PM0.18m | 3:59AM0.29m | 5:19PM0.17m | 4:32AM0.30m | 5:59PM0.18m | 5:07AM0.32m | 6:40PM0.21m | 5:42AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | 5:44 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | W 12 | WNW 11 | W 12 |
 kJ | 607 | 1170 | 1979 | 1208 | 586 | 2267 | 1983 | 1526 | 1080 | 852 | 649 | 409 | 314 | 528 | 625 | 574 | 763 | 222 | 555 | 655 | 827 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 7 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 396 | 485 | 453 | 404 | 1268 | 314 | 230 | 158 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 47 | 360 | 455 | 308 | 299 | 154 | 412 | 666 | 628 | 1338 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 13 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | NW 10 | WSW 18 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 251 | 27 | 122 | 463 | 295 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 69 | 47 | 112 | 149 | 133 | 152 | 455 | 35 | 364 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 247 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 170 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174 |
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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.
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