Las Gaviotas surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

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Las Gaviotas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Gaviotas sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
139
195
74
56
195
92
85
228
124
97
231
143
128
200
102
77
162
47
44
135
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
5
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
5
NE
10
E
15
ENE
5
N
10
E
10
NE
0
NW
10
ESE
10
NE
0
N
10
E
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
5
WSW
5
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
High Tide
9:12AM0.15m
10:04PM0.32m
10:07AM0.11m
10:36PM0.33m
11:38AM0.08m
11:13PM0.33m
11:55PM0.32m
00:42AM0.31m
1:31AM0.30m
2:20AM0.30m
Low Tide
4:54AM0.12m
2:19PM0.09m
6:20AM0.09m
2:12PM0.08m
7:47AM0.06m
1:48PM0.07m
8:56AM0.03m
9:51AM0.01m
10:37AM-0.00m
11:16AM-0.01m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:33
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6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
4
5
1
2
2
15
4
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
28
27
26
27
27
27
29
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
26
28
27
27
28
27
27
31
31
29
31
31
31
33
33
33
31
34
33
32
34
29
33
31
31
33
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
1
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
6
1
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
Energy kJ
16
6
6
6
6
5
5
2
93
35
96
49
128
200
44
77
162
47
44
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
6
3
2
4
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.5
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
88
139
195
74
56
195
92
85
228
124
97
231
143
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
622
695
0
148
679
15
192
0
656
63
0
0
192
0
15
58
0
0
150
0
696
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
6
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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 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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