La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for La Saladita over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, starting Friday morning, July 17th. The water is sitting at 88.3°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – it’s like the ocean is already on summer holiday. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but the real magic starts to build from Sunday.

Friday morning, July 17 kicks things off with a small but clean 3 ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 510, and with a light N cross-offshore breeze, it’s rideable but not the highlight. The afternoon gets sloppy with a cross-on wind, so better to get out early.

Saturday morning, July 18 is smaller at 1.6 ft, but that 19-second period is a real treat – proper long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the size is small. This is a classic point/reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely, though it might be a bit straight for the beachies.

Sunday morning, July 19 is where we start to see the pulse. A 3.6 ft SW swell at 17 seconds, combined energy hitting 1002 (strong), and glassy conditions with NNW wind. This is clean, good energy, and the surf is solid for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on, so make the most of the morning.

Monday morning, July 20 is the early standout. 4.3 ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds, combined energy of 1103 (strong), and absolute glass – zero wind, calm as a sleeping dog. This is the kind of session you dream about. The reef will handle that long period just fine. Get in the water.

Tuesday morning, July 21 is another good one: 3.6 ft SW at 15 seconds, 675 energy (moderate to strong), and glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze. Very clean, very good.

Wednesday morning, July 22 keeps the run going: 3.6 ft SW at 14 seconds, 582 energy, and a light ESE cross-off. Clean and fun.

Thursday morning, July 23 is a bit smaller at 3 ft WSW, but with a NE glassy breeze, it’ll be clean. Not the biggest, but a nice morning session.

Friday morning, July 24 sees a dramatic jump in period – 2.3 ft SW at 24 seconds! That’s an incredibly long groundswell. Combined energy is 804 (strong). Glassy conditions with NNE wind. This will be a very clean, very long-period wave. The point will love it, but it might be too straight for the beach.

Saturday morning, July 25 is the next big standout. 3.6 ft SW at 21 seconds, combined energy of 1294 (strong to very strong), and glassy with ESE wind. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5.2 ft, but the wind swings onshore, so the morning is the call.

Sunday morning, July 26 holds at 5.2 ft SW at 18 seconds, 1743 energy (very strong), and glassy with N wind. Another excellent morning for the experienced crew.

Monday morning, July 27 sees the swell push to 6.2 ft SW at 19 seconds, with 2794 energy (very strong). This is getting into expert territory – over 8 ft it’s only for the brave. Wind is cross-shore from the NW, so it’s a bit lumpy, but for the skilled surfer, the power is on.

Tuesday afternoon, July 28 is a gem: 5.6 ft SW at 17 seconds, 1703 energy, and glassy with a light SSW breeze. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-on, but that afternoon glass-off is worth the wait.

Wednesday morning, July 29 is another excellent session: 4.9 ft SSW at 16 seconds, 1262 energy, and glassy with E wind. Clean, powerful, and for the experienced.

Thursday morning, July 30 sees things easing back to 3.9 ft SSW at 14 seconds, 618 energy, with a light NE offshore. Clean and fun.

Friday morning, July 31 is 3 ft SW at 13 seconds, 552 energy, with a light ESE cross-off. Clean, small, but still a laugh.

Saturday morning, August 1 finishes the run at 2.6 ft SSW at 13 seconds, 371 energy, with a N cross-off. Clean and small.

The best of the lot: Without a doubt, Monday morning, July 20 is the crown jewel – 4.3 ft, SW, glassy, strong energy, and the reef will handle that long period like a dream. Saturday morning, July 25 is a close second with more power and lengthier period. Both are for experienced surfers, but they’re the ones to circle.

La Saladita is a reef and point, exposed to the SW, and it’s consistent. The crowd can be often, so

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