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Las Gaviotas surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 03 Sep 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Gaviotas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Gaviotas over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Gaviotas in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Gaviotas over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 21 | 37 | 164 | 94 | 68 | 124 | 91 | 63 | 136 | 54 | 47 | 63 | 35 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | glass | glass | glass | on | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:59PM 0.35 | 8:19AM 0.10 | 8:35PM 0.36 | 8:57AM 0.13 | 9:12PM 0.36 | 9:43AM 0.17 | 9:52PM 0.34 | 10:35AM 0.21 | 10:35PM 0.30 | 11:32AM 0.25 | 11:25PM 0.25 | 12:32PM 0.29 | 12:27AM 0.20 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:39AM 0.05 | 4:00AM 0.06 | 12:34PM 0.06 | 4:17AM 0.07 | 1:32PM 0.07 | 4:35AM 0.08 | 2:37PM 0.09 | 4:56AM 0.09 | 3:53PM 0.11 | 5:19AM 0.10 | 5:25PM 0.13 | 5:44AM 0.10 | 7:21PM 0.13 | ||||||||
Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 2 | - | 1 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
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Wind reports 68 km away suggest it is still onshore at Las Gaviotas (moderate winds from the NNE at Barrio Cundi wx). 1.0m 6s windswell from the NE with a 0.9m 4s local chop from the NNE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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 66 km (41 miles) from the city of Santa Marta. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Marta. Santa Marta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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