La Salina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s heading our way for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some life in the forecast. The first proper surfable waves show up on Monday afternoon, July 27th, with a clean 4ft groundswell from the SW at La Salina. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need the thickest wetsuit, that’s for sure. The combined energy is moderate at 1066, and with a light breeze and offshore wind, it’ll be glassy. The 16-second period means the sets will have some punch, but this is a consistent beginner-friendly break, so it’s a fun, mellow session for everyone.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, bumps up a touch to 5ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period. The energy is still moderate (1320), but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll have a little texture. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a 4ft SSW swell and offshore wind again. It’s not a standout, but it’s rideable.

The real standout of this first week is Thursday afternoon, July 30th. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S, with a 14-second period and a moderate-to-strong energy reading of 1400. The wind is offshore, so it’s going to be clean. This is the biggest, most powerful push of the near-term, and at that size, it’s a solid step up for intermediates. For the beginners, it might be a bit of a handful.

The rest of the week into the weekend drops off fast. Friday, July 31st, is still 5ft but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze from the WNW, and the conditions are marginal. By Saturday, August 1st, the swell is down to 3ft and the energy is weak (361). The consistency is poor, and the wind is making a mess of it. We’re looking at a gap of several days here with no real quality surf.

Sunday, August 2nd, through to Wednesday, August 5th, is a flat spell. Swell drops to 2ft, periods are short, and the energy is low. It’s a write-off. The Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th, are particularly poor with weak WNW slop.

Now, into the second week, there’s a glimmer. Friday morning, August 7th, brings a shift. The swell is only 2ft from the SSW, but it’s a very long 19-second period groundswell with a cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is still moderate (365), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions with a 2ft SSW swell at 18 seconds and energy at 417. This is a promising, clean window for a small-wave board, but the size is tiny. It’s a standout for its cleanliness, not its power.

Saturday afternoon, August 8th, also looks promising with 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 579, moderate. It’s a nice, clean finish to the run.

Beyond that, the swell fades again. The 7th and 8th of August are the best bets for the long-range, but remember, this is far out and the swell is small. For a consistent, exposed spot like La Salina, it’s a bit of a slow period, but the glassy spells are worth the wait.

Rusty.

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