La Saladita - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (July - September)

The summer months deliver the most consistent and powerful conditions at La Saladita. As the North Pacific heats up, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts north, driving a steady stream of long-period SSW and S swells that wrap into this west-facing point. The average swell height climbs above 1.5m through August and peaks at 1.7m in September, with wave periods often exceeding 13 seconds. Simultaneously, the wind machine flips in your favor: ideal offshore breezes from NO/ONO/O/OSO (NW/WNW/W/WSW) dominate nearly half the time, grooming the waves into clean, rippable walls. This is the sweet spot for quality surf at La Saladita.

Fair Surf Season (October - February)

As autumn deepens and winter sets in, the swell window remains active but the character shifts. The average swell height drops to 1.2-1.3m in December and January, though the wave period stays long and punchy (13.4-13.5s). Swell directions rotate slightly toward SW and WSW, still squarely in the optimal zone. The percentage of ideal wind dips slightly from the summer peak but still runs between 38-47%, offering plenty of clean sessions between cold fronts. This is a solid, reliable season for intermediate to advanced surfers who can handle the occasional onshore push from winter storms.

Low Surf Season (March - June)

Spring transitions bring a notable reduction in favorable wind conditions. From March through May, the ideal wind percentage plummets to between 20-27%, with frequent afternoon onshore breezes (especially from SW and WSW) that chop up the wave faces. Swell size remains respectable, averaging 1.3-1.5m, and the period holds strong (13.7-14.2s), but the lack of clean, groomed conditions makes it a session for the dedicated. June sees a modest recovery in wind quality (40% ideal) as the summer pattern begins to establish, marking the start of the transition into the best season.

October: Late-Season Gold

October keeps the quality high with a 1.5m average swell and 13.4s period, while the ideal wind percentage remains at 47%. The swell direction makes a notable shift: SSW now accounts for 72.7% of the energy, with a still-significant S contribution (8.8%). The wind pattern begins to change as autumn sets in, with lighter onshore breezes from WSW (10.1%) and more stable offshore flows from N and NNE (11.9% combined). These northerly winds are not in the optimal list, but they do keep the waves clean at the point. The result is a high-frequency of surfable, rippable conditions as the water stays warm.