Los Gatos Surf Break

Lat Long: 17.62° N 101.58° W

Los Gatos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Gatos sea temperature is
31.4° C
1.9° 

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


Los Gatos surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Gatos this week:

The surf forecast for Los Gatos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Los Gatos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 14th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Gatos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surf fans, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for our little corner of the world over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell pushing in, but it’s not gonna be a non-stop party. The early part of the week is all about the mornings, with clean conditions and some fun, rideable swell. There are a few rough afternoons to dodge with the onshores kicking up chop, so you gotta be smart about when you paddle out.

First up, for Saturday the 8th, the morning is looking like a good call. We’ve got about 4ft of SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at a moderate 855. The wind is light off the land, keeping things clean. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun. This spot is a reef, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind, though, it’s an inconsistent break, so you'll be waiting for the sets, but the wait should be worth it.

Sunday the 9th is where it gets glassy. The morning is straight up glass with a light NNE breeze. Swell is still 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds and moderate energy at 542. This might be one of the cleanest windows we see, so if you can, get out there early before the sea breeze mucks it up in the afternoon.

After a couple of average afternoons, Monday the 10th has another clean morning with a cross-offshore breeze. Swell’s a touch smaller at 4ft, but the period is 13 seconds. It’s a solid, clean surf.

Then we hit the mid-week. Tuesday the 11th morning will be glassy again with 3ft of SW swell and an 18-second period pushing energy in at a strong 937. That’s a beautiful long-period groundswell, but at a reef break, it should be a bit more lined up than a beachie.

Wednesday the 12th is a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. Better to do something else that day.

Thursday the 13th morning brings back the glass with a clean 3ft of SW swell at 16 seconds. Not huge, but clean.

Now, here’s where things start to get interesting. Our standout window kicks off on Friday the 14th. The morning is looking excellent. The swell jumps up to 4ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period, and the energy is building into strong territory at 1266. The wind is offshore and light. This is a proper groundswell, and it's looking like the best session on offer in this first stretch. It's not huge, but it's powerful and clean. This is one for the experienced surfers.

Saturday the 15th keeps the energy going. The morning has 5ft of SW swell, strong energy at 1203, and a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. This is another excellent morning with solid, pushy waves.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th both have clean mornings on offer. The swell backs off a touch to 4ft, but the periods are still in that 15-16 second range. The energy is moderate to strong, so there will still be plenty of push. Monday morning is looking especially fun with dead glassy conditions.

By the time we get into the week of the 18th, things start to settle down. The energy drops into the moderate range, and while there are still some clean mornings, the swell is more in the 3ft to 4ft range. The 20th and 21st still have some clean, cross-off mornings, but it's a smaller, more relaxed style of surf. It’s not the same power as that Friday and Saturday peak.

All in all, if I had to call it, that Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th mornings are the pick of the bunch. That’s when it’s biggest and the energy is strongest. It’s gonna be a fun ride. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The afternoons are mostly a write-off, so be an early bird.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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508
487
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321
427
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614
449
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524
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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WSW
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SW
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NNE
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High Tide
9:48AM0.80m
7:42PM0.56m
10:17AM0.80m
8:13PM0.60m
10:49AM0.77m
8:47PM0.62m
11:23AM0.72m
9:22PM0.62m
11:59AM0.66m
9:57PM0.58m
12:38PM0.59m
10:30PM0.52m
1:30PM0.53m
Low Tide
3:38PM0.44m
2:45AM-0.08m
3:55PM0.45m
3:20AM-0.08m
4:17PM0.45m
3:56AM-0.05m
4:42PM0.46m
4:32AM0.03m
5:14PM0.46m
5:07AM0.15m
5:56PM0.46m
5:39AM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Los Gatos Surf forecast

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