La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°F.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off with that cross-shore wind and a storm risk – the waves are there but messy, so don’t bother paddling out. Thursday morning the 23rd cleans right up, glassy as glass can be, but the swell is tiny at 2ft. It’s a nice little knee-high dribbler for a longboard if you’re desperate for a dip.

Friday morning the 24th is a real step up. Glossy conditions, light air, and the swell holding at 2ft, but the energy is building nicely (730). It’s a pretty little wave, but nothing to get too excited about yet.

Now, Saturday morning the 25th is where we start talking. The swell comes up to 4ft from the SW, the wind is glassy with a light breeze, and the energy is pumping (1172). This is clean, fun, long-wave territory at La Saladita (reef and point). The sets will have some push, and the consistency is solid. This is the pick of the first week.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the quality high in the mornings. Both mornings are glassy with swell around 5ft to 6ft from the SSW. The combined energy is strong (2291 and 2111). These are excellent waves for experienced surfers. The longer period (18 to 17 seconds) means the waves will have some real shape and power, perfect for a point break like this. It’s a left-hander’s dream.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are the true standouts. Glassy, clean, and the swell is solid at 7ft and 6ft from the SSW. The energy is very strong (2604 and 2388). This is proper overhead stuff, built for surfers who know what they’re doing. The wave quality is top-notch, and the wind is dead calm. This is the best on offer.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st mornings are still good, but the swell is easing back into the 5ft to 4ft range. Still glassy, still clean, but the power is dropping off. The period is shortening, too.

The first week of August sees a drop in size. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd mornings are glassy and clean, but the swell is back to 3ft and 3ft. It’s a fun little surf, but nothing to write home about.

The second week looks quieter. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th mornings have some clean, small waves (3ft and 1ft), but the energy is low. The real highlight is Thursday the 6th morning – a clean 3ft with a cross-offshore breeze. It’s small, but it’ll be the cleanest of the tail end.

Overall, the window from Saturday the 25th through Wednesday the 29th is your golden ticket. The mornings are glassy, the swell is healthy, and the wave quality is excellent. Get out there.

Rusty.

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