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Las Gaviotas surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 01 May 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 Thursday (May 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) 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 0.1m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Gaviotas over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 27 | 47 | 91 | 39 | 35 | 59 | 35 | 25 | 54 | 20 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 39 | 54 | 36 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 41 | 21 | 16 | 44 | 38 | 34 | 153 | 102 | 162 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:18AM 0.37 | 4:17AM 0.34 | 7:24PM 0.14 | 5:10AM 0.32 | 7:44PM 0.17 | 5:56AM 0.29 | 8:07PM 0.21 | 6:35AM 0.26 | 8:28PM 0.24 | 7:10AM 0.23 | 8:47PM 0.27 | 7:43AM 0.19 | 9:08PM 0.29 | 8:17AM 0.15 | 9:32PM 0.31 | 9:03AM 0.11 | 10:00PM 0.32 | 10:10AM 0.08 | 10:34PM 0.33 | 11:12PM 0.32 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:59AM -0.05 | 11:46AM -0.04 | 12:26PM -0.02 | 9:58PM 0.13 | 12:58PM 0.00 | 11:24PM 0.14 | 1:23PM 0.03 | 12:42AM 0.15 | 1:38PM 0.06 | 1:55AM 0.16 | 1:45PM 0.08 | 3:09AM 0.15 | 1:46PM 0.09 | 4:30AM 0.13 | 1:43PM 0.09 | 5:50AM 0.10 | 1:38PM 0.08 | 7:18AM 0.07 | 1:23PM 0.07 | 8:35AM 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 12 | 7 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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