
Surf Forecasts:
La Salina surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. 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+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Salina over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the coming stretch.
First up, water temps are running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 71°. That’s a nice little bonus for the session.
Right now, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days, from the 4th through the 6th, are basically a write-off. The swell is small, around 2ft, and the conditions are just poor. There’s no real energy to get excited about, with the combined swell energy sitting at a weak 236. It’s just not doing anything for us.
Things start to show a glimmer of life on the morning of the 7th at La Salina. The swell picks up a touch to 2ft out of the SSW, and the period stretches out to a long 19 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it brings a real jump in energy, with the combined energy hitting 509. The wind is light and offshore from the W, which should keep things clean. The catch? It’s still marginal, and the tide might be a bit tricky. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-onshore, so the morning window is the one to aim for.
The 8th and 9th stay in that marginal zone. Swell holds around 3ft to 3ft, still from the SSW, with periods around 15-16 seconds. The combined energy stays moderate, hitting 479 on the 8th afternoon and 483 on the 9th afternoon. The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore, keeping the surface a little bumpy. It’s not terrible, but it’s not a standout either.
The 10th through the 12th are more of the same story. Swell hovers between 2ft and 3ft, with that long-period groundswell energy still present. The combined energy ranges from 300 to 476. The wind is mostly light and cross-onshore, which is a bit of a buzzkill. La Salina is a consistent spot, but it’s not really firing here.
Now, we finally get a bit of a pulse on the 13th and 14th. The 13th afternoon sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a solid 542. The wind is offshore from the WNW, so the surface should be glassy. This is a decent window. The 14th morning has even more energy, with a combined swell energy of 729, but the swell is still 3ft and the wind is offshore. The 14th afternoon, however, the wind picks up to 12 mph and turns cross-onshore, chopping it up.
The 15th and 16th are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is actually bigger, hitting 4ft on the 15th, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is strong, hitting 737 and 776. But the wind is a moderate 12 mph cross-onshore, making it choppy. This is a case where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially with that size and wind.
The final few days, from the 17th to the 19th, taper off again. Swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft, and the combined energy sits around 373 to 484. The wind is mostly offshore or light cross-onshore, but the surf quality is poor to marginal. It’s just a slow fade-out.
The best of the bunch? I’d say the morning of the 7th is the first real window to get excited about, with that clean offshore wind and long-period groundswell. The morning of the 14th is also a solid call, with strong energy and offshore wind. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
132 | 162 | 123 | 114 | 109 | 138 | 136 | 329 | 209 | 438 | 302 | 366 | 441 | 246 | 405 | 293 | 187 | 201 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:52AM1.27m | 2:18PM1.89m | 4:08AM1.15m | 3:26PM1.94m | 6:41AM1.21m | 4:43PM2.03m | 7:44AM1.33m | 5:54PM2.16m | 8:22AM1.45m | 6:55PM2.29m | 8:57AM1.56m | 7:48PM2.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.83m | 7:05AM0.90m | 10:04PM0.73m | 7:48AM1.05m | 11:38PM0.55m | 9:20AM1.17m | 00:45AM0.34m | 11:13AM1.19m | 1:37AM0.15m | 12:32PM1.11m | 2:21AM0.01m | 1:33PM1.00m | 3:02AM-0.06m | ||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
61 | 162 | 123 | 114 | 109 | 138 | 136 | 172 | 130 | 438 | 302 | 366 | 441 | 246 | 405 | 293 | 187 | 201 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 4 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
132 | 41 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 110 | 126 | 329 | 209 | 96 | 69 | 81 | 93 | 50 | 4 | 30 | 45 | 186 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | S 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 4 | SW 21 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
92 | 28 | 34 | 25 | 38 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 5 | 20 | 34 | 6 | 72 | 5 | 100 | 12 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 19 | 11 | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 8 | 29 | 78 | 6 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 242 |
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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).
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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