La Saladita
La Saladita is the perfect longboard wave—a gentle, incredibly long left point that offers ride after ride of smooth, gliding walls. The wave is forgiving and consistent, making it ideal for longboarders, beginners, and anyone looking to work on their style without battling heavy conditions. The small surf village has grown into a welcoming community of wave-sliders who appreciate the mellow vibe and seemingly endless supply of fun waves.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (67°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Semana Santa (Mar 30 – Apr 10) — expect extra crowds
Access: Small surf village with various accommodation options.
Best Season
Peak: May-Oct
Secondary: Apr, Nov
Summer south swells. Incredibly consistent.
Getting There
👨👩👧👦Family Travel
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