
Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,737 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Saladita in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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+) | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin' for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°F.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off with that cross-shore wind and a storm risk – the waves are there but messy, so don’t bother paddling out. Thursday morning the 23rd cleans right up, glassy as glass can be, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. It’s a nice little knee-high dribbler for a longboard if you’re desperate for a dip.
Friday morning the 24th is a real step up. Glossy conditions, light air, and the swell holding at 2ft, but the energy is building nicely (730). It’s a pretty little wave, but nothing to get too excited about yet.
Now, Saturday morning the 25th is where we start talking. The swell comes up to 4ft from the SW, the wind is glassy with a light breeze, and the energy is pumping (1172). This is clean, fun, long-wave territory at La Saladita (reef and point). The sets will have some push, and the consistency is solid. This is the pick of the first week.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the quality high in the mornings. Both mornings are glassy with swell around 5ft to 6ft from the SSW. The combined energy is strong (2291 and 2111). These are excellent waves for experienced surfers. The longer period (18 to 17 seconds) means the waves will have some real shape and power, perfect for a point break like this. It’s a left-hander’s dream.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are the true standouts. Glassy, clean, and the swell is solid at 7ft and 6ft from the SSW. The energy is very strong (2604 and 2388). This is proper overhead stuff, built for surfers who know what they’re doing. The wave quality is top-notch, and the wind is dead calm. This is the best on offer.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st mornings are still good, but the swell is easing back into the 5ft to 4ft range. Still glassy, still clean, but the power is dropping off. The period is shortening, too.
The first week of August sees a drop in size. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd mornings are glassy and clean, but the swell is back to 3ft and 3ft. It’s a fun little surf, but nothing to write home about.
The second week looks quieter. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th mornings have some clean, small waves (3ft and 1ft), but the energy is low. The real highlight is Thursday the 6th morning – a clean 3ft with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s small, but it’ll be the cleanest of the tail end.
Overall, the window from Saturday the 25th through Wednesday the 29th is your golden ticket. The mornings are glassy, the swell is healthy, and the wave quality is excellent. Get out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
284 | 288 | 234 | 175 | 263 | 371 | 563 | 414 | 2092 | 1012 | 1845 | 1845 | 1292 | 1263 | 1663 | 1663 | 1533 | 2113 | 2283 | 1855 | 2033 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:25AM0.72m | 8:00PM0.52m | 9:55AM0.73m | 8:10PM0.50m | 10:23AM0.73m | 8:10PM0.50m | 10:49AM0.71m | 8:06PM0.51m | 11:15AM0.68m | 8:06PM0.53m | 11:41AM0.65m | 8:10PM0.55m | 12:07PM0.61m | 8:13PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:29PM0.40m | 2:27AM0.09m | 3:57PM0.41m | 2:47AM0.07m | 4:17PM0.43m | 3:07AM0.05m | 4:30PM0.45m | 3:26AM0.04m | 4:39PM0.48m | 3:45AM0.05m | 4:44PM0.50m | 4:03AM0.07m | 4:43PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
284 | 288 | 234 | 102 | 88 | 136 | 563 | 414 | 2092 | 1012 | 1845 | 1145 | 988 | 766 | 1663 | 1663 | 1533 | 2113 | 2283 | 1855 | 2033 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 8 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
106 | 98 | 135 | 175 | 138 | 57 | 132 | 73 | 127 | 111 | 440 | 1845 | 1292 | 1263 | 367 | 425 | 177 | 76 | 269 | 280 | 368 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | W 8 | S 9 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 9 |
77 | 73 | 69 | 42 | 263 | 371 | 35 | 38 | 52 | 49 | 25 | 75 | 11 | 45 | 196 | 23 | 183 | 92 | 52 | 52 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 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.










