La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

Alright, so the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for us. There’s no real standout swell to get crazy about for a while, but there are some definite windows of clean, fun waves if you’re patient. The ocean’s gonna be pretty active, but the quality will be up and down depending on the wind.

First up, the real highlight of the whole period looks like the morning of Friday the 28th of August at La Saladita. That’s a good week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s looking promising. We’ve got a nice SW groundswell coming in at 3ft, with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1002. That long period will really wrap into that reef and point setup, making for some proper lines. The wind will be light and offshore from the east, which is a massive plus – clean, open faces. This is definitely one for the experienced crew, as the quality and power will be there. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°, so it’s comfortable.

If you can’t wait that long, the next best bet is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. It’s not huge, with 4ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, but it’s glassy – dead calm from the north. That’s a rare treat, and it’ll make those 4ft waves feel a whole lot better than they should. The energy is moderate at 620, so it’ll be fun but not a power session. Crowds are a possibility here, as it’s a spot that’s often busy, but with conditions that clean, it’ll be worth the company.

For the rest of the first week, mornings are the call. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th both have clean, glassy starts, but the swell drops off a bit to around 3ft – 3ft. It’s still fun, just not a standout. The afternoons get a bit onshore and messy, so don’t bother with those.

There’s a bit of a lull in quality through the middle of the second week, but then things start looking up again around Saturday the 29th of August. The morning session has 6ft of SSW swell with a solid 16-second period, and the energy is very strong at 1643. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that size is getting into expert territory. If you’re not comfortable in overhead waves, give it a miss.

Then Sunday morning the 30th of August, the swell drops back to a still-chunky 5ft, but it’s glassy again. That’s another excellent window for those who can handle it, with energy at 1080. The long period will make it a bit straight for a beach break, but on a point like La Saladita, it’ll be absolutely perfect.

So, to sum it up: the real magic is on the 28th, with the 18th and 30th as solid back-ups. The mornings are your friend, the afternoons are for chilling.

Rusty.

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