Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break down what’s coming up. The water here is about 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable.
We start off a bit slow on Monday afternoon with some marginal surf, but things get going proper from Tuesday the 1st of September. Tuesday morning at La Saladita (Mexico) is looking real nice – swell is 3ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the NW. That’ll be clean, with a moderate combined swell energy reading. It’s a reef and point break that breaks consistently, and it can get crowded often, so get out there early if you can.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is another one to mark. Swell drops to 3ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds, bringing in some real long-period groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate, and it’s rated as very good. That longer period means better shape and punch.
Now, the real standout is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We’re talking 5ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Combined with strong energy, it’ll be pumping. The wind is glassy from the NW, so it’s as clean as you can get. At this size, it’s for experienced surfers only – 5ft is a step up. The quality is outstanding.
Friday the 4th of September morning is another top-tier session. Swell is 6ft from the SW, 17-second period, and strong energy. Wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. That’s pushing expert territory, but for those who can handle it, it’s going to be firing. The direction is good for the break.
Saturday and Sunday mornings (5th and 6th of September) are both over 5ft and glassy, with solid energy in the strong range. Excellent for experienced surfers. Into the next week, Tuesday the 8th of September morning is a nice mellow session with 3ft from the SSW, glassy, and clean.
Later in the second week, Thursday the 10th of September morning is worth it – 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, glassy, with moderate energy. Still clean and fun. Friday the 11th of September morning is also glassy with 4ft from the SW.
After that, the swell drops below 3ft from the 12th onward, with onshores in the afternoons. Mornings can still be glassy but the waves are small. Still doable on a log or a fish.
The first week is where it’s at – Thursday and Friday mornings are the best of the bunch.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 406 | 362 | 346 | 346 | 261 | 386 | 508 | 425 | 1415 | 1098 | 1417 | 1799 | 1536 | 1498 | 1339 | 1098 | 869 | 911 | 742 | 638 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 8:17PM0.42m | 8:05AM0.66m | 7:35PM0.39m | 8:06AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.78m | 6:49PM0.43m | 8:32AM0.81m | 6:59PM0.48m | 8:52AM0.82m | 7:19PM0.54m | 9:14AM0.81m | 7:46PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33PM0.33m | 00:46AM0.34m | 3:29PM0.33m | 00:28AM0.26m | 3:13PM0.34m | 00:39AM0.17m | 2:58PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.08m | 2:52PM0.37m | 1:28AM0.00m | 2:55PM0.37m | 1:57AM-0.04m | 3:03PM0.37m | 2:27AM-0.05m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 406 | 362 | 346 | 346 | 212 | 216 | 450 | 425 | 1415 | 1098 | 1417 | 1799 | 1536 | 1498 | 1339 | 1098 | 869 | 911 | 742 | 638 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | S 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 59 | 52 | 19 | 209 | 261 | 283 | 508 | 269 | 226 | 151 | 75 | 196 | 208 | 174 | 122 | 117 | 118 | 85 | 60 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 22 | 154 | 9 | 243 | 386 | 230 | 295 | — | 196 | 158 | — | 12 | — | 11 | 35 | 11 | 38 | 40 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 0 |
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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).
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