La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for La Saladita over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s a bit of a slow starter this Saturday morning. Don’t let that first read fool you though – the real action kicks in from Sunday and builds into some serious size by the end of the month. The water is sitting at a warm 88.3°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need more than a spring suit.

Saturday 18th July is a bit of a write-off. The swell is tiny at 1.6 ft from the SW, and while the morning has clean conditions with a light N cross-off breeze, it’s just not enough to get excited about. The afternoon turns ugly with a strong onshore WSW wind at 12 mph, making a mess of things.

Sunday 19th July morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps to 3.6 ft from the SW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light N cross-off, keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (1002), and this is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon sees that cross-on wind again, so hit it early.

Monday 20th July is a standout morning. The swell is up to 4.3 ft from the SW (16s period), and the wind goes glassy – dead flat from the NE. This is the best combo of the early week: clean, glassy conditions with a moderate to strong energy reading (1103). The swell is still manageable for a confident intermediate, but the long period (16s) means it will be a bit more lined up and powerful at this point break. The afternoon stays clean but gets a light cross-on ripple.

Tuesday 21st July slides back a bit. The swell holds at 3.6 ft from the SW, but the period drops to 15s, and the morning wind is a cross-shore SE breeze. The energy is still moderate (727), but it’s not as clean as Monday. Conditions are marginal.

Wednesday 22nd July sees the swell drop to 3.0 ft and the period to 14s. The morning has a cross-off wind from the ESE, keeping it clean, but the energy is lower (407). It’s a so-so day.

Thursday 23rd July morning is a small, clean glass-off with 2.0 ft from the SW and a 13s period. The energy is weak (253), but it’s a good morning for a longboard or a beginner session.

Friday 24th July morning is a hidden gem. The swell is only 2.3 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 24 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate (731). The wind is glassy from the NE. This is a classic La Saladita day – long, peeling lines, but only for those who know the rhythm of a long-period wave. The swell is small, but the quality is high.

Saturday 25th July morning is a big standout. The swell is 3.6 ft from the SW with a 21s period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE. The energy is strong (1114). This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, long, powerful waves. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 5.2 ft and the energy goes to 2017, but the wind turns cross-on, so it’s a morning-only show.

Sunday 26th July morning is another beauty. The swell is 4.6 ft from the SW (18s period), glassy NW wind, and strong energy (1467). This is a top-tier morning for intermediates and above. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with onshore wind.

Monday 27th July morning is for the big dogs. The swell is 5.6 ft from the SSW (17s period), with a clean N cross-off breeze. The energy is very strong (2092). This is getting solid. At 5.6 ft and a long period, it’s not for beginners – this is a more serious session. The afternoon hits 6.2 ft but gets onshore wind.

Tuesday 28th July morning is the biggest of the run. The swell is 6.6 ft from the SSW (17s period), glassy NNW wind, and the energy is through the roof at 2471. This is expert-only territory. The waves will be powerful and clean, but you need to know what you’re doing. The afternoon is messy with cross-on wind.

Wednesday 29th July morning holds at 6

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