La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a seat, we’ve got a solid run of waves coming our way on the Mexican mainland.

The overall pattern is one of consistent, fun-sized groundswell from the southwest, with a few standout mornings of proper glass. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 89°, which is a treat.

Let’s start with Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. It’s not the biggest, but the conditions are perfect. At La Saladita, we’ve got a 2ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NNE, and the combined wave energy is moderate (298). It’s a point and reef setup, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Expect clean, fun lines.

Thursday morning, the 27th, is even better. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SSW, period stretching to 18 seconds, and the energy is now strong (550). With glassy conditions from the NNW, this is a top-tier morning for a longboard or a funboard. The water is glass.

Friday morning, the 28th, is where things get serious. The swell is 5ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the energy is pumping (1068). Glassy conditions from the SSW again. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the size is getting up there, and the quality is world-class.

But the true standout of the whole forecast is Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Swell is 5ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is very strong (1744). The wind is glassy from the ENE. This is the best on offer. It’s clean, powerful, and the point will be reeling. The afternoon holds the same size and remains glassy with a SW wind.

Sunday morning, the 30th, is still lovely with a 5ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and a calm, glassy surface. The energy is dropping (958), but it’s still a very good session.

Monday morning, the 31st, sees a drop in size to 4ft, but the wind is clean and cross-off from the east. A quieter day, but still fun.

Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, is back to glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (537). A solid, glassy morning.

Wednesday morning, the 2nd, is a bit breezier with a cross-off, but the swell is 3ft with a 16-second period. The energy is strong (777). It’s clean, but the wind is a little more noticeable.

The next big highlight comes on Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. Swell jumps to 4ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the energy is strong (1153). Glassy conditions from the NNE. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Then, Friday morning, the 4th of September, is another standout. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and the energy is pumping (1758). Glassy from the NNE. This is the biggest swell of the run, and it’s clean. It’s expert territory at that size, but what a morning.

Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is also excellent: 5ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, with glassy conditions from the north. Energy is very strong (1277).

The second week calms down a bit. Sunday morning, the 6th, and Monday morning, the 7th, are glassy, with swells around 3ft to 4ft. Good, clean, smaller waves.

Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, is a bit different. The swell is 6ft from the S, but the period is short at 9 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the north, and the energy is very strong (1239). This is more of a windswell, but it’s clean.

Wednesday morning, the 9th, is back to the good stuff: 4ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, glassy from the ENE. Energy is strong (1476). Another excellent morning.

By Thursday and Friday, the 10th and 11th, the wind turns a bit messy with cross-shore and onshore conditions, but the swell is still solid at 5ft. The afternoons are the best bet for clean conditions on Thursday.

So, the best two sessions to lock in: Saturday morning, August 29th and Friday morning, September 4th. Both are glassy, solid, and have that long-period SW groundswell that makes La Saladita a dream.

Rusty.

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