
Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Saladita this week:
The surf forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Saladita in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the long-range look for our stretch of coast. The first real call to paddle out is Thursday morning, July 16th, so we've got a bit of a wait for the good stuff.
The opening salvos are small but clean. Thursday morning, July 16th, we've got a little 3ft SSW swell sneaking in at La Saladita. The wind is a light cross-off from the north, makin' it clean. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 88°, so it's nice and balmy. The combined energy is only 358, so it's on the weaker side, but it's a start.
Friday morning, July 17th, looks a notch better. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, with a slightly longer 13-second period, and the wind swings to a near-silent NNE at 3 mph. The combined energy jumps to 508, and the call is for very good surf. This is a solid morning session.
Then we hit the weekend. Saturday morning, July 18th, is a bit of a comedown with a smaller 2ft, 19-second groundswell. That long period is nice, but it's small. The real gem is Sunday morning, July 19th. We get a 3ft swell from the SW, a 17-second period, and the wind goes glassy – absolutely dead calm from the north. The combined energy is a moderate 1038. This is an excellent surf call for experienced surfers, and that glassy wind is a major positive. It's gonna be smooth as silk.
Monday morning, July 20th, is another standout. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the wind is clean offshore from the NE at 3 mph. The combined energy is a strong 1479. This is getting into the "experts only" territory for size, but it's clean and powerful. The mornings are where it's at.
The pattern holds through the week. Tuesday morning, July 21st, has a clean 4ft SSW swell, and Wednesday, July 22nd, is a write-off with strong winds.
Looking further out, the second week gets interesting. Thursday morning, July 23rd, is glassy and clean with a 3ft WSW swell. The real highlight, though, is Friday morning, July 24th. We get a 3ft SSW swell, but it's riding a massive 24-second period – that's a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 958. This long-period swell is best for a point or reef, which La Saladita is perfect for. It'll have heaps of energy and long lulls, but the shape will be extraordinary.
The weekend of July 25th and 26th brings more size. Saturday morning, July 25th, has a 4ft SW swell, but the wind is just cross-shore, so it's a bit crinkly. Sunday morning, July 26th, is glassy again with a 5ft SW swell and a combined energy of 1721. That's a great session.
The biggest stretch comes at the end of the month. Monday morning, July 27th, is glassy with a 6ft SW swell and a huge combined energy of 2316. Tuesday morning, July 28th, is glassy again with a 6ft SW swell and 2059 energy. These are powerful, clean, expert-level waves. The afternoon winds tend to turn onshore, so mornings are the key.
Wednesday morning, July 29th, is clean with a 5ft SSW swell, and then Thursday, July 30th, is a smaller, glassy morning. Friday, July 31st, sees a big 8ft SSW swell, but it's blowing a moderate cross-off from the ESE at 16 mph, which keeps it clean but the size is for experts only.
Overall, the best bets are the glassy mornings: Sunday July 19th, Monday July 20th, and the whole run from Monday July 27th through Wednesday July 29th. The water is a touch warmer than normal, so you don't need a thick wetsuit.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, and don't sleep on those dawn patrols.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
172 | 148 | 171 | 277 | 152 | 243 | 173 | 181 | 395 | 580 | 648 | 686 | 1289 | 793 | 666 | 551 | 471 | 363 | 331 | 293 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:17PM0.62m | 4:41PM0.59m | 5:46AM0.43m | 5:47PM0.58m | 7:27AM0.54m | 6:34PM0.57m | 8:14AM0.63m | 7:11PM0.55m | 8:52AM0.69m | 7:40PM0.53m | 9:25AM0.72m | 8:00PM0.52m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.38m | 10:40AM0.37m | 00:46AM0.30m | 12:46PM0.39m | 1:12AM0.22m | 2:00PM0.39m | 1:40AM0.17m | 2:51PM0.39m | 2:05AM0.12m | 3:29PM0.40m | 2:27AM0.09m | |||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 17 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 |
172 | 115 | 171 | 277 | 152 | 152 | 139 | 130 | 280 | 580 | 275 | 190 | 1289 | 793 | 666 | 551 | 471 | 363 | 331 | 293 | 170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 8 | S 12 | WSW 10 | SW 14 |
163 | 144 | 106 | 104 | 106 | 243 | 159 | 116 | 395 | 202 | 648 | 686 | 88 | 163 | 69 | 125 | 166 | 62 | 103 | 88 | 200 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | S 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | S 12 | W 10 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 7 | S 8 | WSW 8 | S 12 | S 12 |
23 | 148 | 130 | 127 | 32 | 46 | 173 | 181 | 186 | 256 | 137 | 113 | 102 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 102 | 100 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WSW 3 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 503 | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 13 | 0 | 475 | 13 | 0 | 511 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 0 | 70 | 508 | 0 |
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Information about the La Saladita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Saladita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Saladita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Saladita 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 (La Saladita) 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 La Saladita 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.
La Saladita is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










