Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for La Saladita.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, stretching right through the next sixteen days. The water is sitting at 88°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. The first surf worth mentioning hits us on Thursday morning, August 27th.
The standout window is shaping up from Saturday, August 29th, through to the following Saturday, September 5th. The real gem in that stretch is Saturday morning, August 29th. We’re looking at a 5ft SSW swell, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s long-period groundswell, meaning it’ll have plenty of energy and shape. The wind is a light NNE cross-off at 3 mph, so the waves will be clean. The combined energy is strong at 1653. This is going to be excellent for experienced surfers – the wave size is in the fun zone, and the direction is right on the money for the SW optimum. La Saladita is a reef and point, so that long-period stuff will wrap in beautifully. Keep in mind the crowds are often here, so expect some company.
After that, the quality holds. Sunday morning, August 30th, has a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, cross-off wind from the north at 9 mph, and clean conditions. The combined energy is still solid at 1089. Then Monday morning, August 31st, we get a 4ft SW swell with glassy conditions – that’s a 0 mph NE wind, so it’ll be like a lake out there. Tuesday morning, September 1st, is also glassy with a 3ft SSW swell. For the rest of the first week, the mornings consistently offer clean or glassy conditions while the afternoons get a bit bumpy with cross-onshore breezes, so plan your sessions early.
Moving into the second week, the pattern continues. Thursday morning, September 3rd, brings a 5ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and clean cross-off wind – another beauty for the more experienced crew. The energy is pumping at 1460. Friday morning, September 4th, is the biggest of the run with a 6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy at 1799. That’s expert territory for sure. Saturday morning, September 5th, is still excellent with a 5ft SSW swell. Sunday morning, September 6th, sees a drop to 4ft, but with glassy conditions. Monday morning, September 7th, is dead calm and glassy with a 3ft SSW swell – perfect for a longboard. Tuesday morning, September 8th, has a clean 3ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, and Wednesday morning, September 9th, fires up again with a 5ft SW swell and glassy conditions. Thursday morning, September 10th, has a clean 5ft SW swell, and Friday morning, September 11th, finishes the run with a glassy 4ft SSW swell.
Overall, the mornings are the clear winners here. The swell is mostly SSW, which is sweet for this spot. If you can get out on the Saturday the 29th, the Thursday the 3rd, or the Friday the 4th, you’ll be in for a treat. The long-period swells will really shine on the point setup.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 330 | 735 | 1501 | 1271 | 1356 | 1163 | 974 | 846 | 742 | 540 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 317 | 261 | 386 | 376 | 299 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:47PM0.59m | 10:22AM0.54m | 8:59PM0.57m | 9:53AM0.53m | 9:04PM0.53m | 9:04AM0.54m | 8:51PM0.47m | 8:21AM0.59m | 8:17PM0.42m | 8:05AM0.66m | 7:35PM0.39m | 8:06AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.43m | 3:41AM0.21m | 3:27PM0.40m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:26PM0.37m | 3:06AM0.35m | 3:29PM0.35m | 2:03AM0.38m | 3:33PM0.33m | 00:46AM0.34m | 3:29PM0.33m | 00:28AM0.26m | 3:13PM0.34m | 00:39AM0.17m | ||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | 13 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 251 | 330 | 735 | 1501 | 1271 | 1356 | 1163 | 974 | 846 | 742 | 540 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 317 | 261 | 292 | 376 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 20 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 209 | 306 | 171 | 53 | 119 | 268 | 198 | 119 | 196 | 147 | 120 | 76 | 96 | 73 | 40 | 154 | 243 | 386 | 213 | 299 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 26 | 111 | 17 | 20 | 112 | 20 | 8 | 32 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 154 | 40 | 31 | 63 | 45 | 248 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 31 | 0 | 503 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 475 | 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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