
Surf Forecasts:
La Salina surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Salina in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Salina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at La Salina over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. The first few days are really just tiny, marginal waves and not much to get excited about. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th see small 2ft to 3ft SW swell, but the wind is messy – cross and cross-onshore – so it’s pretty average. The wave energy is moderate, around 484 (Friday morning) to 700 (Saturday afternoon), but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle. It’s a consistent break, so it’ll always have something, but these days are more for a quick splash than a proper session.
Sunday the 19th brings a bit more size, with 5ft of S swell and a period of 12 seconds – that’s a bit more groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 1249 (morning) and 1177 (afternoon), which is moderate to strong. But the wind is onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. It’s still marginal.
Monday the 20th has a morning peak of 5ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore again and the conditions are rated poor. The energy is moderate at 831, but honestly, for a paddle surfer, this one’s a scratch. The wind and swell combo makes it look more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional surf.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Tuesday the 21st all the way through to Thursday the 24th morning, the wind is fresh to moderate and cross-onshore, the surf is small and choppy, and the scores are low. It’s a stretch of several days where you’d be better off waiting.
The first real standout is Thursday the 24th morning. We get a 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 24 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 1128, strong for the size. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but that long period means the waves will have shape and power. This is a point break or reef-style setup, so it could actually produce some fun, clean lines. It’s the best of a so-so week.
Looking further ahead, the second week has a few promising windows. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th see 4ft to 5ft SSW swell with periods around 13 seconds, and the energy is strong (1217 to 1254). The wind is onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up. Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th have similar energy levels (1492 and 1517), with Monday the 28th morning showing a 5ft SSW swell, period 17 seconds, and light onshore wind. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 70°F, which is about 3°F above average for July – a nice little bonus.
The real long-range standout might be Thursday the 31st of July morning. We’ve got a 7ft S swell, period 14 seconds, and light onshore wind. The combined energy is 1859 – strong to very strong. That’s a solid size, pushing into the expert-only zone for most, and the wind is marginal, but if the tide lines up, it could be a good one. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Overall, it’s a tough forecast for La Salina. The first week is mostly small and messy, with a brief window on the 24th morning being the best bet. The second week has more size and energy, but the wind is onshore for most of it. Keep an eye on the 31st – if the wind shifts, it could be a cracker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 168 | 432 | 307 | 201 | 487 | 755 | 807 | 414 | 326 | 691 | 544 | 559 | 455 | 431 | 325 | 284 | 495 | 374 | 490 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.96m | 1:20PM1.78m | 00:47AM1.69m | 2:04PM1.80m | 1:50AM1.44m | 2:51PM1.81m | 3:23AM1.24m | 3:42PM1.82m | 5:42AM1.19m | 4:38PM1.83m | 7:33AM1.25m | 5:33PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.90m | 6:42AM0.34m | 7:06PM0.92m | 7:17AM0.56m | 8:23PM0.92m | 7:51AM0.76m | 9:55PM0.87m | 8:28AM0.95m | 11:27PM0.76m | 9:18AM1.10m | 00:36AM0.63m | 10:35AM1.19m | 1:25AM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 |
122 | 96 | 432 | 119 | 141 | 480 | 755 | 807 | 291 | 229 | 691 | 544 | 559 | 455 | 431 | 325 | 284 | 495 | 374 | 490 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 8 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 26 | W 6 |
132 | 130 | 51 | 307 | 117 | 487 | 188 | 133 | 414 | 326 | 125 | 84 | 40 | 34 | 239 | 257 | 257 | 50 | 171 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | S 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 15 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
126 | 168 | 134 | 206 | 201 | 196 | 18 | 16 | 125 | 142 | 81 | 80 | 38 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 129 | 14 | 49 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 16 | 47 | 39 | 4 | 29 | 12 | 16 | 74 | 58 | 93 | 124 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 26 | 242 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 7 | 78 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 29 | 78 | 29 | 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.
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