La Salina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up, the outlook for La Salina is a tough one. We’ve got a run of small, weak swell and a lot of marginal conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any epic sessions. The best chance to get wet is going to be on Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th, but even then it’s more about just getting out there than scoring anything special.

The pick of the bunch is Wednesday afternoon, the 29th. La Salina is seeing a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a long 16 second period. That’s a real groundswell, and it’s packing a decent punch with the combined energy sitting at 1259. The wind is light and offshore from the W at 6 mph, so it should be clean. The water temp is 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the best you’ll get.

Thursday the 30th is your next look. The swell picks up to 5ft from the S, but the period drops a touch to 15 seconds. The wind stays offshore from the WNW at 9 mph in the morning, and lighter at 6 mph in the afternoon. The energy is still strong, around 1189. Again, it’s a marginal forecast, but if you’re keen, the morning is your best bet for cleaner waves.

After that, it’s a slow decline. Friday the 31st drops to 3ft, and the wind swings cross-on, making it sloppy. Then from Saturday the 1st of August right through to Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. Swell sizes hover around 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the W or SW, with a lot of cross-onshore wind. The combined energy drops to the low hundreds, with some pockets of 400-500, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. There’s a long gap of over a week with nothing worth chasing.

The only slight glimmer in the second week is on the 11th and 12th of August. On Tuesday the 11th, the afternoon shows a 3ft groundswell from the SW with an 18 second period and a big jump in energy to 941. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. That’s a promising blip, but it’s a long way out so take it with a pinch of salt. The following days are back to being small and choppy.

Honestly, for a break that’s known for being consistent, this is a pretty lean run. If you’re a beginner, the 5ft on Thursday might be a bit much, but it’s not huge. For the rest of us, it’s a case of picking the cleanest windows on the 29th and 30th, and hoping for a surprise on the 11th. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, mind you.

Rusty.

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