
Surf Forecasts:
La Salina surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,051 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Salina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
432 | 307 | 201 | 480 | 456 | 409 | 358 | 367 | 595 | 493 | 559 | 455 | 431 | 362 | 316 | 322 | 506 | 446 | 563 | 507 | 799 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:24AM1.33m | 6:23PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:52AM1.22m | 2:03AM0.39m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
432 | 119 | 141 | 480 | 456 | 295 | 233 | 367 | 595 | 493 | 559 | 455 | 431 | 362 | 316 | 322 | 506 | 446 | 220 | 507 | 482 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 |
51 | 307 | 117 | 413 | 424 | 409 | 358 | 122 | 92 | 59 | 30 | 37 | 70 | 257 | 187 | 89 | 171 | 79 | 204 | 368 | 799 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | WNW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
134 | 206 | 201 | 196 | 188 | 133 | 125 | 145 | 81 | 80 | 62 | 34 | 47 | 33 | 130 | 50 | 49 | 170 | 563 | 66 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | 29 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 41 | 32 | 68 | 88 | 138 | 74 | 97 | 85 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 29 | 0 | 78 | 29 | 3 | 78 | 8 | 29 | 78 | 78 | 8 | 78 | 78 | 12 | 78 | 78 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 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.
La Salina is 31 km (19 miles) from the city of Ensenada. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ensenada. Ensenada has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










