Las Gaviotas Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.26° N 73.57° W

Las Gaviotas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Gaviotas sea temperature is
27.5° C
0.0° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 11th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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NE
8
1.6
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8
1.7
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8
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9
1.8
NE
9
2.1
NE
9
1.9
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2.1
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8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
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1.7
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1.6
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1.8
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1.7
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8
1.6
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1.5
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8
1.6
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8
1.4
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
346
355
623
525
760
525
542
517
349
381
324
327
378
328
311
297
316
264
338
443
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
N
10
ESE
5
E
10
NNE
30
E
20
E
30
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
5
ENE
15
E
5
NE
5
W
10
E
5
NE
5
NNW
15
E
10
ENE
5
N
20
E
Wind State
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on
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cross
cross
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glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
5:14AM0.11m
7:18PM0.38m
6:39AM0.07m
8:05PM0.41m
7:58AM0.05m
8:55PM0.43m
9:12AM0.04m
9:47PM0.44m
10:24AM0.04m
10:39PM0.44m
11:37AM0.06m
11:31PM0.43m
12:54PM0.09m
00:22AM0.40m
Low Tide
11:07AM0.02m
3:42AM0.06m
11:45AM0.01m
4:33AM0.02m
5:23AM0.00m
1:19PM-0.01m
6:13AM-0.01m
2:11PM0.00m
7:00AM-0.00m
3:07PM0.03m
7:45AM0.01m
4:10PM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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32
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27
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27
32
34
28
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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.

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