La Saladita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are looking pretty solid for La Saladita. We’ve got a nice long run of consistent, clean surf coming up, with a really promising stretch around the end of August and into early September. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 89°F.

First up, Saturday morning the 22nd. We’re looking at a small but clean 2ft swell from the southwest, with a long period of 13 seconds and a light north breeze keeping things cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (442). It’s not huge, but it’s a fun start. Sunday morning the 23rd is a standout. The wind goes offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph, and that southwest swell is still 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. That’s groundswell, folks. The energy is up to 771 (moderate), and conditions will be glassy. This is a classic La Saladita morning – long, wrapping lines. Monday morning the 24th is another good one, with a similar 2ft, 17-second swell, cross-off wind, and moderate energy (515). Just keep an eye out for those morning thunderstorms.

The middle of the week stays small but clean. Wednesday morning the 26th is glassy with the wind coming off the land from the east at 3 mph, and a 2ft, 16-second swell. Thursday morning the 27th is even better – glassy again, 2ft, but with an 18-second period and energy of 622 (moderate). Then Friday morning the 28th, we see a bump. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE. That’s a solid 961 (moderate) of energy with clean conditions.

Now, the real deal. Saturday morning the 29th is a standout for experienced surfers. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the north. The combined energy is strong at 2127. This is a proper long-period groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. It’s too big for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they’re doing on a point break, this is going to be absolute quality. Expect long, lined-up waves with plenty of push. Sunday the 30th drops back to a still-fun 5ft, and Monday the 31st sees a clean, glassy morning with a 4ft, 13-second swell.

Heading into September, Tuesday the 1st is another excellent one for experienced surfers. Glassy conditions, 4ft swell from the southwest, 12-second period, and strong energy (1036). The wind is dead calm. Then Wednesday the 2nd drops back to 3ft with a long 16-second period, and Thursday the 3rd morning is a definite highlight. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 20 seconds, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is 1309 (strong). This is a very long-period groundswell that will wrap perfectly into the point, offering long, clean walls.

But the best of the entire forecast is Friday morning the 4th of September. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, light cross-off wind from the NNW, and combined energy of 3250 (very strong). This is a big, powerful, and clean swell. It’s for experts only. If you’re experienced and you can get out there, this is the session to aim for. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th both hold excellent glassy mornings with 6ft and 4ft respectively, with strong energy (1719 and 1078). The crowds can be a factor here at La Saladita, so be prepared for company, especially on the better days.

Rusty

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