Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Saladita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the next 16 days. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a classic setup.
The first real surf to talk about kicks off from the 30th of August. The opening day is a bit messy with a light onshore breeze, but the swell is already there. The real magic starts to build from the 31st. Monday morning the 31st sees clean 4ft swell from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, and a slight offshore breeze from the NE. That’s a solid start to the week.
The standout mornings are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of September. On the 2nd, we’re looking at 5ft of SW swell, 11-second period, with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 88°. The 3rd of September is a beauty – 5ft of SSW groundswell hitting 18 seconds, with glassy conditions. The combined energy on that morning is solid (1812). That’s a proper long-period groundswell that will line up beautifully on the point. The 4th of September morning is another standout: 6ft of SW swell, 17-second period, and a clean offshore from the NE. The energy is pumping (1980). That’s the best of the bunch for experienced surfers. The 5th of September also offers glassy conditions with 6ft SSW swell (16 secs), but it’s a touch smaller.
Through the second week, things get more inconsistent, but there are still clean windows. The 7th of September morning has a clean 4ft SSW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s a risk of thunderstorms. The 10th of September morning is a solid one for experts – 7ft of SSW swell with a shorter 10-second period, but clean with a cross-offshore wind. After that, it fades. By the 14th of September, we’re down to 2ft, so the run is over.
The best on offer is the morning of the 4th of September. That’s the biggest clean swell, long period, and offshore wind. The 3rd of September morning is a close second for the glassy conditions and very long period. La Saladita is a consistent reef and point break, so it handles these swells well. The crowds are often there, so expect company. The 6ft to 7ft marks are for experienced surfers.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 682 | 501 | 406 | 406 | 362 | 341 | 609 | 341 | 415 | 508 | 296 | 1415 | 1098 | 1417 | 1799 | 1631 | 1498 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | off | off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:51PM0.47m | 8:21AM0.59m | 8:17PM0.42m | 8:05AM0.66m | 7:35PM0.39m | 8:06AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.39m | 8:16AM0.78m | 6:49PM0.43m | 8:32AM0.81m | 6:59PM0.48m | 8:52AM0.82m | 7:19PM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:29PM0.35m | 2:03AM0.38m | 3:33PM0.33m | 00:46AM0.34m | 3:29PM0.33m | 00:28AM0.26m | 3:13PM0.34m | 00:39AM0.17m | 2:58PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.08m | 2:52PM0.37m | 1:28AM0.00m | 2:55PM0.37m | 1:57AM-0.04m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 682 | 501 | 406 | 406 | 362 | 341 | 609 | 341 | 415 | 417 | 296 | 1415 | 1098 | 1417 | 1799 | 1631 | 1498 | 1479 | 1225 | 911 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 70 | 55 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 154 | 209 | 257 | 325 | 508 | 269 | 325 | 253 | 188 | 181 | 188 | 223 | 158 | 171 | 128 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | W 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 243 | 381 | 263 | 295 | 72 | 196 | 158 | — | 12 | — | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 13 | 0 | 483 | 13 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 0 |
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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).
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