La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at La Saladita (Mexico), a classic reef and point set-up that loves a good SW swell. The water is sitting at a warm 88°F, which is a touch warmer than you’d normally expect for this time of year – not shocking, but you’ll notice it.

The action kicks off on Saturday morning, August 29th, with a 6 ft SSW swell carrying a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping at 1708 – that’s strong. The wind is a moderate 12 mph NNE breeze, cross-offshore, so the wave faces will be clean. This is a standout for experienced surfers only – 6 ft with that much power is no joke for beginners. The long period means the waves will be well-shaped and hold up nicely on the point, but the sets will be spaced out, making the paddle out a bit easier. Crowds are on the cards here, so expect company.

Sunday morning, August 30th, is another winner. The swell drops slightly to 5 ft from the SW, period still a solid 14 seconds, and the wind goes light offshore from the NNE. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. Combined energy is still moderate at 930. This is a great window for intermediate surfers to get in on the action.

Monday morning, August 31st, sees the swell easing to 4 ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period. The wind is glassy – dead calm from the ENE. That’s about as clean as it gets. Combined energy is 572, so still plenty of push. Perfect conditions for a long, fun session.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (September 1st & 2nd) keep the fun going with knee-to-waist high SW swell (3 ft to 3 ft), light cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. Not the biggest, but very surfable.

Then things ramp up again. Thursday morning, September 3rd, a new pulse of SW swell hits at 5 ft with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 1376, strong. The wind is light from the NNW, cross-offshore. This is another one for the experienced crew. The long period will make the waves super clean and powerful on the point, but it might be tricky if you’re at a beach break – it’s fine here.

Friday morning, September 4th, is the real standout of the whole run. SSW swell of 6 ft, 17-second period, combined energy of 1848 – that’s strong. Wind is a whisper from the NNE, cross-offshore. This is the best on offer: solid, powerful, clean groundswell at a point break. Get on it. The afternoons tend to get messy with onshore winds, so mornings are the call.

The following week (September 5th to 13th) sees a gradual drop in size, with mornings generally offering clean, glassy conditions as the swell slowly fades from 5 ft down to 2 ft. There’s nothing huge in the second week, but plenty of clean, fun waves for those who like a mellow session. The standout morning in the second week is Saturday, September 5th, with a 5 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and light glassy winds – clean and punchy. After that, expect smaller but still clean waves on Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th mornings.

One thing to note: the afternoons throughout the entire period are often blown out by onshore winds, making them marginal. Stick to the mornings for the best of it.

This is a classic run of consistent, clean, SW groundswell for a point break that knows how to handle it. It doesn’t stay this good for long, so get out there when you can.

Rusty.

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