La Salina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. The first few days? It’s a total write-off. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore wind from the NW, blowing in at 15 to 16 mph, and the ocean is just a choppy mess. The swell is coming from the SSW but it’s all over the place and the wind is ruining any chance of a clean wave. The wave energy is strong (512) but the quality is just not there. It’s going to be a frustrating wait.

Things start to look a little more hopeful by Wednesday the 19th. The wind is easing off, and we see a light breeze from the W, which is actually an offshore wind for La Salina. The swell is still coming from the SSW at 3 ft and a long period of 16 seconds, which is good for a long period groundswell, but the energy is very strong (505). The forecast says "marginal" though, so don't expect perfection. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 71°.

Thursday the 20th stays similar, with light offshore winds and a 3 ft SSW swell, period around 14 seconds. The energy is moderate (340). The wind is light and offshore, but it’s still a bit of a gamble on the quality.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd are more of the same, with light winds and small, marginal waves. The swell direction is SSW, period is around 13-15 seconds, but the energy is dropping into the 200-range. Not exciting.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout moment is Tuesday the 25th in the afternoon. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the WNW. That’s as good as it gets for wind. The swell is 2 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds. The energy is moderate (403). For a spot that’s been getting hammered by wind, this is our window. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and that’s the only time in the whole run we get that. This is our best bet. The waves will be small, but they’ll be clean and lined up. Crowds are possible at La Salina, so be early.

After that, we drift back into marginal conditions for the rest of the week, with light winds but that cross-onshore component creeping back in. There’s a slight uptick in the numbers on the 29th of August, with a 3 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, strong energy (608), and light offshore winds. That’s a promising long-range possibility, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.

So, to sum it up: the first four days are a complete no-go. The best on offer is the glassy window on the afternoon of Tuesday the 25th. If you can wait, the 29th of August has a bit more size, but it’s a long way off.

Rusty.

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