La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid, long-running SSW groundswell lighting up La Saladita, a classic reef and point set-up that loves that direction. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°, which is noticeable but not wild. The real story is the consistency: this break is a consistent performer, and the forecast is packed with clean, glassy mornings.

The standout is Friday morning, August 14th. We’re looking at a 4 ft SSW swell with a period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy of all swells directed here is pumping at 1267 – that’s a strong, powerful groundswell. The wind is a light cross-off from the north, just 3 mph, which will keep it clean. This is the kind of morning that makes you want to call in sick. The swell is solid enough for experienced surfers, and with that long period, the point should reel off beautifully. Crowds are possible here, as it’s often busy, but on a morning like that, it’s worth the company.

Saturday morning, August 15th, is also a top contender. Another 5 ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and combined energy of 1184. The wind is a whisper-light cross-off from the NNW at 3 mph, meaning clean, lined-up waves. This is expert territory with the size, but for the crew that can handle it, this is a gem.

The mornings in between are all very good. From Friday, August 7th through to Thursday, August 13th, we see consistent 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell. Each morning brings glassy or clean conditions – light north or northeast winds, often dead calm. For example, Thursday morning, August 13th, is dead flat calm with 3 ft SW swell at 16 seconds and energy of 595. It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be pristine.

The afternoons, however, are a write-off. Almost every afternoon turns onshore, usually from the SW or WSW, chopping things up. The only exception is the odd afternoon that’s marginal, but nothing to get excited about.

From Monday, August 18th through Saturday, August 22nd, the pattern holds: clean mornings, messy afternoons. The swell stays in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, still solid for a long point break. The Thursday morning, August 20th is a good pick with a 4 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a light cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate at 778.

The final Saturday morning, August 22nd, sees a drop-off to 3 ft SSW swell, but with a light cross-off from the NNW, it’ll still be a fun, clean session. The energy is lower at 539, but it’s a nice way to close out the window.

Bottom line: Set your alarm for the mornings. The 14th and 15th of August are the true standouts, but pretty much every morning from now until the 22nd is worth a paddle. The afternoons are for fixing your dings and drinking a cold one.

Rusty.

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