La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee, ‘cause I’ve been staring at the charts for La Saladita, and there’s a proper run of surf coming our way. This is a classic setup: a consistent, exposed reef and point break that loves a good SW groundswell. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting at 89°, which is nice.

We’re kicking off Sunday the 19th, but it’s a bit of a write-off. There’s a 4ft SW swell rolling in with a 17-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell, but the wind is a light cross-shore and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The water’s got a bit of texture to it, so it’s not the cleanest start. The combined energy is moderate (1002), but it’s not worth jumping in for.

Monday morning on the 20th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a glassy, calm morning with a 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is building to moderate (1103), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a window of pure, clean waves. It’s going to be a little punchy for a beginner at that size, but for anyone comfortable, it’s a proper session.

After a bit of a mixed bag on Tuesday and Wednesday with onshore winds and smaller swell, Thursday the 23rd is a beautiful, glassy morning with 2ft of SW swell, but it’s a little undersized. The real standout is Friday the 24th. The morning is glassy again, with a 2ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to a massive 24 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is moderate (772). This is a point break, so it will handle that long period perfectly, giving you long, lined-up rides. The morning is going to be magic.

Then we get a proper pulse. Saturday the 25th sees the swell building to 4ft with a 21-second period, and the energy is getting strong (1155). It’s a bit cross-shore, but still rideable. Sunday the 26th is the pick of the first week. Glassy conditions again, a 5ft SW swell, and the energy is now very strong (3090). This is a top-tier morning for a confident surfer.

Now, the second week turns up the dial. Monday the 27th sees a massive 12ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is through the roof at 5641, but the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a solid, expert-only day, and even then, it’s going to be a heavy, challenging paddle. Tuesday the 28th is still very large at 7ft with clean cross-offshore winds, and the energy is still very strong at 4339. That’s another one for the advanced crew.

We taper off towards the end of the month. Thursday the 30th has a glassy morning with 4ft of SSW swell, and the energy is strong (1358). That’s a good, solid session. The first of August kicks off with a glassy 4ft SSW swell on Saturday morning, but it’s a bit smaller. The final few days through to Monday the 3rd of August have some clean, glassy mornings, but the swell is small (2ft to 2ft), so you’ll be on a longboard.

So, the standout is clear: Sunday the 26th of July for the combination of size, glassy conditions, and that long-period groundswell. If you want a real classic, Friday the 24th of July with that 24-second period and glassy water is a true rarity. Both are at La Saladita (La-Saladita). The crowds are described as “often” here, so expect company, but for a wave that good, it’s worth it.

Rusty.

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