Surf Forecasts:
La Salina surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,541 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Salina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s be straight with you. This La Salina forecast is a tough one to call. The first week is mostly a write-off, with small, messy swell and a lot of wind that’s just not playing ball. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be needing a thick suit.
We’ve got a long wait, with nothing worth paddling out for until the 19th of July. The first few days are just waist-high dribble. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are tiny, with weak, long-period SW swell that’s around 2ft to 2ft. The combined energy is moderate, but the wind is a persistent cross-shore, making it bumpy. Not worth the effort.
Saturday the 18th is a little better in size, but the wind shifts onshore, so it’s messy. The 19th of July is the first real standout, but it’s a big one. Sunday morning sees a solid 7ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (1758). The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the size is there. This is only for experts, though. Over 8ft, it’s a paddling challenge and a half. The long period also means it might close out on the beach, a point or reef would be better.
After that, the swell drops but stays in the 3ft to 6ft range through the week, but the wind is a mess. From the 21st to the 24th, strong cross-onshore NW winds, up to 18 mph, will make it choppy and blown out. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
The 24th of July has a pulse of 6ft S swell, but it’s onshore and bumpy again. The 25th to the 27th is a bit of a mixed bag, with some cleaner morning glass on the 28th of July. Tuesday the 28th looks promising with a 5ft SSW swell, a 17-second period, and light cross-shore winds. The combined energy is strong (1303), and the conditions should be clean. That’s your best bet for a decent, solid session with some power.
The end of the month drops off again, with small, sloppy surf. The 31st of July is just not worth it.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a highlight, the 19th of July is the biggest swell, but it’s a big, powerful one for experts only. The 28th of July is the cleaner, more manageable option for most surfers. Keep an eye on the forecasts, as things can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 157 | 227 | 229 | 132 | 168 | 510 | 379 | 1032 | 1541 | 1339 | 592 | 1017 | 510 | 539 | 493 | 474 | 455 | 431 | 362 | 316 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:42PM1.82m | 5:42AM1.19m | 4:38PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:28AM0.95m | 11:27PM0.76m | 9:18AM1.10m | 00:36AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 85 | 157 | 162 | 127 | 127 | 99 | 510 | 220 | 1032 | 1541 | 1339 | 480 | 1017 | 510 | 539 | 493 | 474 | 455 | 431 | 362 | 316 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 122 | 119 | 227 | 229 | 132 | 132 | 139 | 379 | 201 | 196 | 188 | 592 | 125 | 358 | 160 | 53 | 39 | 31 | 47 | 93 | 166 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 15 | SSE 14 | WNW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 47 | 46 | 104 | 102 | 126 | 168 | 49 | 45 | 33 | 21 | 18 | 133 | 20 | 118 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 130 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 46 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 211 | 0 | 242 | 30 | 0 | 98 | 78 | 0 | 78 | 29 | 8 | 78 | 78 | 8 | 78 | 29 | 9 | 78 | 29 | 8 |
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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).
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