La Salina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. The first thing you need to know is that for the next few days, it's looking pretty flat and weak. The surf is on the small side, and the conditions are a bit of a mixed bag. We're starting out with a weak, long-period groundswell that's just not delivering the goods.

The first real chance to wet a line, and it's a marginal one, is on Saturday, July 11th. The swell is tiny, around 3ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period, which means the energy is there but it's small. The water temp is a comfortable 67°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a light cross-on from the SW, so it's not going to be glassy, but it's not terrible either. The combined energy is weak (520), so don't expect much push. The crowds could be an issue at La Salina, as it's a consistent spot that can get busy.

Sunday, July 12th is similar, with even smaller waves around 3ft and a 14-second period. The wind switches to a light onshore from the W in the morning, which is a bit better, but the quality is still poor. The afternoon gets a bit windier, so it's a write-off.

Monday, July 13th is more of the same—small, clean-ish in the morning with a light offshore from the W, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about. The energy is still low (366).

Tuesday, July 14th sees the swell drop even further, down to 2ft, with a moderate cross-onshore wind. The surf is poor and choppy.

Wednesday, July 15th is the smallest day of the bunch, with a tiny 2ft swell. The wind is light onshore, but there's nothing to ride.

Thursday, July 16th is a bit of a weird one. The swell bumps up to 4ft, but it's a short-period (8 seconds) windswell from the WNW. Combined energy is still moderate (380), but the short period means it'll be a bit lumpy and won't have the same punch as a groundswell.

Friday, July 17th is back to tiny, weak waves.

Alright, now here's where it gets interesting. The standout period is the weekend of Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th. This is the best on offer. On Saturday, July 18th we get a solid pulse of long-period groundswell from the SSE, building to 5ft by the afternoon. The combined energy jumps to a very strong 1686, so there's a lot of power in the water. The wind is light cross-on from the WNW, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but the size and energy will make it worth a look. The long period (16-18 seconds) means it'll be a proper groundswell with good shape and long lulls between sets. This is a solid choice for intermediate to advanced surfers.

Sunday, July 19th is still good, with a 5ft swell from the S, but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-on (12 mph), making it choppier. The energy is still strong (1162), but the wind will mess with the surface.

After that, the swell settles back down for the rest of the week. Monday, July 20th through Thursday, July 23rd sees a return to small, waist-high waves with mostly light winds, but the quality is marginal. Thursday, July 23rd afternoon actually goes glassy, but the swell is tiny (2ft).

The final week gets a bit of a bump around Saturday, July 25th, with a 3ft swell from the SSW and a very long 20-second period. The combined energy is moderate (845), but the wind is onshore, so it's a bit of a tease.

Overall, the standout is the Saturday, July 18th session. If you can get out for that, you'll get the best combination of size, energy, and reasonable wind. The rest of the forecast is a series of small, marginal days.

Rusty.

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