La Salina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at a window that starts off with a bit of a slow burn. The first few days have surf on offer, but the quality is being held back by less-than-ideal conditions, so we have to wait a bit before things clean up nicely.

Kicking things off on Saturday the 25th of July, we’ve got some solid groundswell energy rolling in at La Salina. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 71.1°. The swell is around 3.0 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 21 seconds—this is proper energy moving through, with a combined energy reading of 903. With a light offshore breeze from the west, the morning session looks glassy and clean. However, the tide conditions are questionable, making it a bit of a gamble to get the good ones.

Through Sunday the 26th and into Monday the 27th, the swell builds nicely. We see 3.6 ft to 4.6 ft from the SSW, with the period dropping into the 18-second range. The combined energy climbs from 948 up to 1356 as we head into Monday morning. The wind, however, swings around to a light cross-onshore or cross-shore breeze, which is okay but puts a little texture on the face. This isn’t the cleanest it could be, but the energy is there and it’s rideable for those who don’t mind a few ripples.

The real standout here is looking at Tuesday the 28th. The morning session shows 4.6 ft of swell from the SSW, with a solid 17-second period and the combined energy hitting 1366. This is moderate to strong wave energy. The wind stays light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but the consistency at La Salina is solid for a spot that’s exposed to the southwest swell. It’s a consistent break, but remember the crowds can show up here sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled for company.

From Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the month, the swell kicks up a notch. By Thursday the 30th, we’re seeing 6.2 ft from the south with a shorter period of 14 seconds, giving us a combined energy of 1518. These are powerful, chunky waves. For the average surfer this is getting into the “big” zone, and it’ll be pushing the limit for beginners. The wind stays light and offshore from the WSW, keeping the surface fairly clean. This is a period of solid, punchy surf, but it’s not as refined as the longer-period stuff earlier.

Heading into the weekend of August 1st and 2nd, the swell starts to drop off and the wind turns more cross-onshore, making things choppy. We go from 5.2 ft on Saturday morning down to just 2.0 ft by Sunday morning. The energy drops right off, and by Sunday afternoon we’re left with weak, short-period leftovers. After that, we hit a real lull.

From Monday the 3rd of August right through to the end of the outlook on the 9th, we are looking at a long gap of small, weak, and often poorly-winded surf. Expect wave heights mostly between 1.6 ft and 3.0 ft, with combined energy values struggling to get past 300 or 400. The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, which means bumpy, messy conditions. This is a typical dry spell for the area, and honestly, for paddle surfing it’s pretty poor. If you’re into kiting, the setup with the lighter winds and small swell might be more interesting than trying to catch a wave on a surfboard.

So, to wrap it up: Your best chance for the best quality and energy is that window from Sunday the 26th through to Tuesday the 28th of July. La Salina is the spot, and it’ll have the juice if you can pick the right tide and put up with the light wind texture.

Stay stoked.

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