| Cover | Jul. 20, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 20, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOSSAMER BIO, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38796 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-5461709 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3013 Science Park Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | 858 |
| Local Phone Number | 684-1300 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | GOSS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001728117 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
