La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of south swell coming in, and the water is sitting at 88°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The real standout is the beginning of the week; we’re looking at some serious groundswell energy hitting La Saladita.

It kicks off Sunday morning (26 July) with a clean 5ft SW swell, a period of 18 seconds, and light NNE wind. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, which will be lining up beautifully at this reef and point. The combined energy is moderate (2023). This is a wave for experienced surfers, so if you’re not confident, sit this one out. Sunday afternoon the wind swings onshore and gets messy, so make the morning session.

Monday morning (27 July) is the cream of the crop. The swell ticks up to 6ft SW, still a long 17-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the north. The energy is strong (2288). This is a dreamy setup for a long, drawn-out ride. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, so again, morning is the call.

Tuesday (28 July) is another cracker. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and the wind is dead calm in the morning. Energy is very strong (2560). This is getting into the expert zone at that size, but if you’ve got the skills, the glassy conditions will make it unforgettable. Even the afternoon holds up with light SW wind and glassy conditions, though the period drops to 16 seconds.

Wednesday morning (29 July) is still excellent with a 6ft SSW swell, a 16-second period, and calm winds. Energy is strong (1835). The afternoon gets a bit of wind and a risk of t-storms, so watch the sky.

From Thursday (30 July) onward, the swell slowly drops. Thursday morning has a clean 5ft SSW swell (14-second period) with glassy conditions, but the energy is weak (911). Still very surfable. Friday morning (31 July) is glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell, and the energy is weak (551). It’s a nice, manageable wave.

The weekend (1-2 August) sees the swell drop below 3ft, but the mornings are clean with light wind. The energy is very weak (under 450). It’s still surfable, but you’ll be hunting for the sets.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week (3-6 August), with tiny, knee-high waves and mostly weak energy, though some mornings are glassy. The second week is a waiting game, but by Friday morning (7 August), a new, longer-period SSW swell (18 seconds) bumps up to 2ft and the energy is moderate (528). The wind is clean, so it’s a promising sign for a slow return.

Saturday morning (8 August) and Sunday morning (9 August) both see the swell back up to 4-4ft with a 16-14 second period, glassy or clean offshores, and moderate energy. These are the best of the second week, but remember, it’s a long-range forecast, so keep your fingers crossed. Don’t expect the power of the first few days.

For the absolute best on offer, it’s Tuesday morning (28 July) – the biggest swell, the longest period, and dead calm water. Monday morning (27 July) is a very close second. The break is consistent, so it’ll be on, but it’s an exposed spot, so when the swell hits, it hits. Crowds are often here, so expect company at this top-tier point.

Rusty.

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