Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Saladita this week:
The surf forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Saladita in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cooking.
Alright, so the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for us. There’s no real standout swell to get crazy about for a while, but there are some definite windows of clean, fun waves if you’re patient. The ocean’s gonna be pretty active, but the quality will be up and down depending on the wind.
First up, the real highlight of the whole period looks like the morning of Friday the 28th of August at La Saladita. That’s a good week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s looking promising. We’ve got a nice SW groundswell coming in at 3ft, with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1002. That long period will really wrap into that reef and point setup, making for some proper lines. The wind will be light and offshore from the east, which is a massive plus – clean, open faces. This is definitely one for the experienced crew, as the quality and power will be there. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°, so it’s comfortable.
If you can’t wait that long, the next best bet is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. It’s not huge, with 4ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, but it’s glassy – dead calm from the north. That’s a rare treat, and it’ll make those 4ft waves feel a whole lot better than they should. The energy is moderate at 620, so it’ll be fun but not a power session. Crowds are a possibility here, as it’s a spot that’s often busy, but with conditions that clean, it’ll be worth the company.
For the rest of the first week, mornings are the call. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th both have clean, glassy starts, but the swell drops off a bit to around 3ft – 3ft. It’s still fun, just not a standout. The afternoons get a bit onshore and messy, so don’t bother with those.
There’s a bit of a lull in quality through the middle of the second week, but then things start looking up again around Saturday the 29th of August. The morning session has 6ft of SSW swell with a solid 16-second period, and the energy is very strong at 1643. The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that size is getting into expert territory. If you’re not comfortable in overhead waves, give it a miss.
Then Sunday morning the 30th of August, the swell drops back to a still-chunky 5ft, but it’s glassy again. That’s another excellent window for those who can handle it, with energy at 1080. The long period will make it a bit straight for a beach break, but on a point like La Saladita, it’ll be absolutely perfect.
So, to sum it up: the real magic is on the 28th, with the 18th and 30th as solid back-ups. The mornings are your friend, the afternoons are for chilling.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 |
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693 | 291 | 561 | 592 | 649 | 443 | 431 | 347 | 229 | 222 | 212 | 222 | 211 | 325 | 184 | 286 | 294 | 327 | 352 | 327 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:55PM0.48m | 8:08AM0.71m | 7:21PM0.49m | 8:34AM0.75m | 7:42PM0.50m | 8:59AM0.77m | 7:58PM0.50m | 9:23AM0.76m | 8:06PM0.50m | 9:44AM0.75m | 8:08PM0.52m | 10:03AM0.72m | 8:08PM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:56AM0.22m | 2:38PM0.35m | 1:21AM0.15m | 2:59PM0.33m | 1:44AM0.11m | 3:16PM0.34m | 2:05AM0.07m | 3:29PM0.35m | 2:24AM0.05m | 3:37PM0.38m | 2:41AM0.04m | 3:42PM0.40m | 2:58AM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 |
693 | 261 | 561 | 592 | 649 | 443 | 431 | 347 | 229 | 222 | 115 | 122 | 149 | 154 | 184 | 173 | 225 | 235 | 188 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 |
19 | 291 | 57 | 29 | 48 | 35 | 68 | 64 | 83 | 81 | 212 | 222 | 211 | 325 | 178 | 286 | 294 | 290 | 352 | 327 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | W 4 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 |
9 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 93 | 1 | 31 | 80 | 93 | 96 | 186 | 327 | 258 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 13 | 0 | 708 | 0 | 0 | 708 | 0 | 0 | 511 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0 |
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Information about the La Saladita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Saladita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Saladita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Saladita surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Saladita) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Saladita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
La Saladita is 33 km (20 miles) from the city of Zihuatanejo. If you plan a holiday in Guerrero, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zihuatanejo. Zihuatanejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











