La Salina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at La Salina over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a quiet start. The first few days are really just tiny, marginal waves and not much to get excited about. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th see small 2ft to 3ft SW swell, but the wind is messy – cross and cross-onshore – so it’s pretty average. The wave energy is moderate, around 484 (Friday morning) to 700 (Saturday afternoon), but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle. It’s a consistent break, so it’ll always have something, but these days are more for a quick splash than a proper session.

Sunday the 19th brings a bit more size, with 5ft of S swell and a period of 12 seconds – that’s a bit more groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 1249 (morning) and 1177 (afternoon), which is moderate to strong. But the wind is onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. It’s still marginal.

Monday the 20th has a morning peak of 5ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore again and the conditions are rated poor. The energy is moderate at 831, but honestly, for a paddle surfer, this one’s a scratch. The wind and swell combo makes it look more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional surf.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Tuesday the 21st all the way through to Thursday the 24th morning, the wind is fresh to moderate and cross-onshore, the surf is small and choppy, and the scores are low. It’s a stretch of several days where you’d be better off waiting.

The first real standout is Thursday the 24th morning. We get a 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 24 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 1128, strong for the size. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but that long period means the waves will have shape and power. This is a point break or reef-style setup, so it could actually produce some fun, clean lines. It’s the best of a so-so week.

Looking further ahead, the second week has a few promising windows. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th see 4ft to 5ft SSW swell with periods around 13 seconds, and the energy is strong (1217 to 1254). The wind is onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up. Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th have similar energy levels (1492 and 1517), with Monday the 28th morning showing a 5ft SSW swell, period 17 seconds, and light onshore wind. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 70°F, which is about 3°F above average for July – a nice little bonus.

The real long-range standout might be Thursday the 31st of July morning. We’ve got a 7ft S swell, period 14 seconds, and light onshore wind. The combined energy is 1859 – strong to very strong. That’s a solid size, pushing into the expert-only zone for most, and the wind is marginal, but if the tide lines up, it could be a good one. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

Overall, it’s a tough forecast for La Salina. The first week is mostly small and messy, with a brief window on the 24th morning being the best bet. The second week has more size and energy, but the wind is onshore for most of it. Keep an eye on the 31st – if the wind shifts, it could be a cracker.

Rusty.

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