Las Gaviotas Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.20° N 116.92° W

Las Gaviotas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Gaviotas sea temperature is
20.9° C
1.3° 

Las Gaviotas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Las Gaviotas surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 965 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Gaviotas this week:

The surf forecast for Las Gaviotas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Las Gaviotas in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Gaviotas over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
1
1
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2
2
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
3
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
132
176
432
304
130
416
480
895
478
965
636
465
441
429
362
431
284
373
444
424
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
W
10
W
5
NE
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:37PM1.74m
11:55PM1.96m
1:19PM1.78m
00:46AM1.69m
2:03PM1.80m
1:49AM1.43m
2:50PM1.81m
3:23AM1.24m
3:42PM1.81m
5:42AM1.18m
4:38PM1.83m
7:33AM1.25m
5:33PM1.87m
Low Tide
6:00PM0.90m
6:41AM0.35m
7:06PM0.92m
7:16AM0.56m
8:23PM0.92m
7:51AM0.76m
9:55PM0.87m
8:27AM0.95m
11:27PM0.76m
9:17AM1.10m
00:36AM0.63m
10:34AM1.19m
1:25AM0.50m
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5:52
5:52
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5:54
5:56
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7:53
7:53
7:52
7:52
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7:51
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Temp °C
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24
21
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28
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Feels °C
23
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24
23
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26
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28
27
25
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Information about the Las Gaviotas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Las Gaviotas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Gaviotas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Gaviotas 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 (Las Gaviotas) 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 Las Gaviotas 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.

Las Gaviotas is 18 km (11 miles) from the very large city of Rosarito. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosarito. Rosarito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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