
Surf Forecasts:
La Salina surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Salina this week:
The surf forecast for La Salina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Salina in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Salina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s breakdown what’s happening at La Salina.
It’s a quiet start. From Tuesday the 14th of July all the way through to Tuesday the 21st, the surf is flat and funky. Waves are tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is constantly on it or cross-onshore, making it a choppy mess. Not worth paddling out for. Water temp is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Things start to look a little better around Wednesday the 22nd of July. The waves get a bit more size, and by Thursday the 23rd, we’re seeing 6 to 6 feet from the South with a 13 to 14 second period. The wind is light, so it’s not too chopped up. The energy in the water is building (1103 to 1281), but this is not for beginners – over 5 feet, it’s getting into intermediate territory.
The one day to really aim for is Saturday the 25th of July. Early morning, the swell is a clean 6 feet from the SSW, with a 13 second period and barely a breeze at 3 mph from the SSW, making it glassy. The energy is strong at 1424. The crowd is "sometimes", so you’ll have some company, but the conditions will be the best of the whole run. The swell direction is a solid match for the break.
After that, the wind howls from the NW on Sunday the 26th, and it’s back to messy, onshore junk for the rest of the forecast.
So, mark your calendar for the morning of Saturday the 25th of July. That’s your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for not much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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162 | 197 | 249 | 148 | 165 | 251 | 176 | 251 | 227 | 231 | 176 | 166 | 510 | 375 | 560 | 526 | 487 | 367 | 436 | 496 | 587 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:34AM1.60m | 9:32PM2.49m | 11:15AM1.66m | 10:20PM2.39m | 11:56AM1.70m | 11:07PM2.20m | 12:38PM1.75m | 11:55PM1.96m | 1:20PM1.78m | 00:47AM1.69m | 2:04PM1.80m | 1:50AM1.44m | 2:51PM1.81m | 3:23AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.94m | 4:45AM-0.12m | 4:08PM0.90m | 5:26AM-0.01m | 5:03PM0.89m | 6:05AM0.15m | 6:01PM0.90m | 6:42AM0.34m | 7:06PM0.92m | 7:17AM0.56m | 8:23PM0.92m | 7:51AM0.76m | 9:55PM0.87m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
162 | 170 | 249 | 119 | 25 | 78 | 176 | 251 | 208 | 213 | 176 | 103 | 510 | 132 | 560 | 526 | 344 | 350 | 218 | 496 | 587 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 |
92 | 197 | 98 | 148 | 165 | 251 | 122 | 119 | 227 | 231 | 132 | 130 | 50 | 375 | 201 | 493 | 487 | 367 | 436 | 154 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
22 | 44 | 20 | 41 | 75 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 104 | 102 | 126 | 166 | 162 | 206 | 124 | 196 | 188 | 184 | 125 | 118 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
4 | 18 | 11 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 19 | 11 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 242 | 211 | 6 | 242 | 211 | 0 | 211 | 30 | 0 | 78 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 78 | 8 |
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Information about the La Salina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Salina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Salina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Salina 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 Salina) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Salina may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
La Salina is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Ensenada. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ensenada. Ensenada has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










