La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

The surf is a bit quiet right now, but it’s not a bad wait. The first real green light comes on Tuesday, July 21, at La Saladita. This is a classic reef and point setup, exposed to the SW, and it’s going to be a good one. The morning is glassy, clean as a whistle with a light N wind, pushing a consistent 4ft SW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds. That’s proper long-period energy, which will wrap beautifully around the point. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 89°, about 4° above average, so it’s a nice bath. The combined energy is moderate at 716. The morning session is the standout here – expect very clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon does get a bit onshore, so get it early.

Wednesday morning, July 22, is a write-off with cross-shore wind and rain. But the afternoon glass-off returns with light NW wind, dropping to 3ft, still SW at 14 seconds. It’s clean but small. Thursday morning, July 23, is pure glass – zero wind – but the swell is down to 2ft at 13 seconds. Still, for a point break, that’s a fun little ride with no one around.

The real standout of the first week is Saturday morning, July 25. The swell jumps to 4ft SW, but the period is a long 21 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1298 – that’s strong. The wind is glassy from the NE, just perfect. This is a session for experienced surfers because the long period will make the waves more powerful and walled-up on the point. It’s going to be firing.

The following week, starting Sunday, July 26, the swell really builds. By Monday morning, July 27, we’re looking at 7ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds. That’s big, expert territory. The combined energy is 2802 – very strong. The wind is light cross-off from the NNE, so the waves will be clean but heavy. If you’re not an advanced surfer, stay out of the way. Tuesday morning, July 28, is similar: 7ft SSW at 17 seconds, glassy, and the energy is 2885. Another big, clean day for the crew.

The week after that tails off nicely. By Thursday morning, July 30, it’s down to 5ft SSW, still clean, and by Friday, July 31, it’s 4ft SSW with glassy conditions. The last few days of the forecast into early August are small, with 2ft to 2ft SW, mostly clean mornings. It’s a slow fade but some rides to be had.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday morning, July 25, and Monday morning, July 27. The 25th is a classic point wave with a great long-period swell and glassy wind. The 27th is the big one for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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