Surf Forecasts:
La Saladita surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Saladita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here at La Saladita. This is a classic reef and point setup, and it’s exposed to the SW, which is exactly where we want the swell coming from. Right now, the water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’re not going to need a thick wetsuit.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through. The first standout is going to be Friday morning, the 14th. The swell is pushing 4ft from the SW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is strong at 1266. The wind is dead calm, glassy, making for perfect conditions. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you some long, lined-up rides. This is definitely for experienced surfers though, as the size and power will be up there.
Saturday morning, the 15th, is another cracker. We’ve got 5ft of SW swell, still with a 16-second period, and glassy conditions again. The energy is strong at 1179. It’s a bit bigger, so still for the more experienced crew, but the quality is going to be excellent.
Looking further out, the pattern holds. Most mornings through the week are looking clean with light winds, offering fun, rideable waves in the 3ft to 4ft range. The afternoons tend to get a bit of a sea breeze, so the mornings are your best bet.
The second week sees a bit of a drop in size, with mornings still offering clean, glassy conditions on the 21st, 22nd, 24th, and 25th, with swells around 2ft to 3ft. It’s going to be smaller, but still fun on the longboard.
Then, around Thursday morning, the 27th, we see a pulse of energy coming back. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SW at a 15-second period, with a strong energy reading of 1112 and offshore winds. That’s looking promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
The absolute best session on offer is Friday morning, the 14th. That combo of 4ft, 18-second SW groundswell, and dead calm winds is a recipe for a world-class day at La Saladita. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and long. Don’t sleep on the 27th either, that looks like a great re-up.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 508 | 447 | 385 | 411 | 416 | 424 | 915 | 1336 | 1255 | 1115 | 1101 | 795 | 614 | 614 | 521 | 529 | 693 | 291 | 489 | 592 | 649 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:48AM0.65m | 9:46PM0.60m | 12:20PM0.59m | 10:14PM0.54m | 12:53PM0.52m | 9:53PM0.47m | 4:29PM0.46m | 7:33AM0.54m | 6:21PM0.47m | 7:44AM0.64m | 6:55PM0.48m | 8:08AM0.71m | 7:21PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.45m | 4:57AM0.13m | 5:27PM0.45m | 5:22AM0.27m | 6:21PM0.45m | 4:45AM0.40m | 00:21AM0.37m | 1:44PM0.41m | 00:32AM0.29m | 2:13PM0.37m | 00:56AM0.22m | 2:38PM0.35m | 1:21AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 508 | 447 | 385 | 411 | 416 | 424 | 915 | 1336 | 1255 | 1115 | 1101 | 795 | 614 | 614 | 521 | 529 | 693 | 261 | 489 | 592 | 649 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 16 | 83 | 73 | 306 | 376 | 309 | 39 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 22 | 22 | 10 | 34 | 22 | 33 | 291 | 17 | 78 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 13 | S 9 | SW 21 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 4 | W 4 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 30 | 14 | 111 | 73 | 49 | 42 | 21 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 28 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 718 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 680 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 |
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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).
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