La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for La Saladita.

We’ve got a solid run of surf lining up, starting Monday morning, 10 August. The first few days are a bit mixed, but don’t let that fool you. This is a consistent, exposed reef-and-point break that’s exposed to the south-west swell, and it’s about to deliver.

Monday morning, 10 August kicks things off with a clean 4ft SSW swell, period around 13 seconds, and a light north breeze making it cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (633). It’s a decent start, but the real magic starts building.

Tuesday, 11 August gets a bit messy with a thunderstorm risk and a stronger ESE wind, so the morning is just clean but not ideal. The afternoon is a write-off. Hang tight.

Wednesday morning, 12 August – now we’re talking. Glassy conditions with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is still moderate (624). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. This is a proper long-period groundswell, and La Saladita is a point-and-reef setup, so it’ll line up nicely. The morning session is the go.

Thursday morning, 13 August is another glassy gem with 3ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and very light NNE wind. Moderate energy (573). Clean, fun, and uncrowded – this is a good one.

Friday morning, 14 August is the first standout. Swell bumps to 4ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1285 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and cross-off from the north, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is a day for experienced surfers – the kind of session you remember. The afternoon gets onshore, so get out early.

Saturday morning, 15 August continues the trend with a solid 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and 1178 energy. Light north wind keeps it clean. Another cracker, especially for the more experienced crew. Crowds are often around here, so expect some company.

Sunday morning, 16 August through to Tuesday morning, 18 August hold good, clean conditions with 4ft SW swell, periods around 14-15 seconds, and light to glassy winds. The energy dips a bit (600-700 range), but the consistency is there. Good for intermediate surfers.

Wednesday morning, 19 August – glassy again, 4ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, 634 energy. Clean, lined-up, and fun.

Thursday morning, 20 August drops a touch to 3ft, 14 seconds, but still glassy with light north wind. Good for a longboard or a fun sesh.

Friday morning, 21 August offers a clean 3ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, with a light SE cross-off breeze. It’s a smaller day, but still surfable.

Saturday morning, 22 August – keep an eye out. A 2ft SW swell, but with a very long 21-second period and 528 energy (moderate). That’s a groundswell with real push. Glassy conditions? No, light ESE cross-off. It’s a small but clean option.

Sunday morning, 23 August is glassy with 2ft SW swell, 19 seconds, and 850 energy. Very long period, so it’ll be fat and lined up, but that’s the point-break sweet spot.

Monday morning, 24 August – 2ft SW, 18 seconds, 746 energy, and light north cross-off. Clean, small, but consistent.

Tuesday morning, 25 August – the final standout. A 5ft south swell, 12 seconds, with 1376 energy (strong) and a light offshore breeze from the NE. This is a bigger, more powerful swell, and clean offshore wind. For experienced surfers only. This is a big, bold finish to the outlook.

The only real gap is the afternoons, which are mostly onshore or cross-on, so stick to the mornings. Given the consistency of the break, if you miss a morning, the next one will be there.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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