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La Saladita surfForecast / Guerrero / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Saladita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Saladita sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Saladita in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
246 | 162 | 314 | 344 | 496 | 496 | 322 | 496 | 675 | 832 | 918 | 840 | 720 | 840 | 711 | 545 | 437 | 501 | 379 | 384 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 6:16AM0.48m | 7:08PM0.76m | 7:14AM0.54m | 7:34PM0.72m | 8:06AM0.58m | 7:54PM0.67m | 8:55AM0.61m | 8:05PM0.62m | 9:42AM0.62m | 8:03PM0.58m | 10:30AM0.63m | 7:40PM0.55m | 11:23AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.30m | 12:06PM0.16m | 1:38AM0.25m | 12:55PM0.21m | 1:59AM0.21m | 1:38PM0.28m | 2:21AM0.18m | 2:18PM0.35m | 2:41AM0.17m | 2:56PM0.42m | 2:58AM0.15m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:14AM0.14m | 4:15PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — |
 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 |
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Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 246 | 162 | 314 | 344 | 496 | 496 | 322 | 496 | 675 | 832 | 918 | 840 | 720 | 840 | 711 | 545 | 437 | 501 | 379 | 384 | 384 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | W 5 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 4 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 164 | 86 | 56 | 46 | 7 | 18 | 181 | 248 | 20 | 28 | 154 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | W 4 | SSW 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | WSW 5 | SW 10 | S 9 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 9 | W 5 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 | SSE 8 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 88 | 148 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 40 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | — | 3 | 22 | 66 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 504 | 13 | 0 | 511 | 13 | 0 | 511 | 0 | 0 | 1011 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 13 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 511 |
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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.
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