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Boulders surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 21 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Boulders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boulders sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boulders this week:
The surf forecast for Boulders over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Boulders in the next 16 days are 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boulders over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 22 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | |
335 | 294 | 197 | 157 | 488 | 563 | 663 | 764 | 561 | 680 | 667 | 770 | 608 | 550 | 445 | 371 | 320 | 941 | 2207 | 2084 | 1222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:26AM1.15m | 11:14PM0.99m | 11:32AM1.10m | 00:19AM0.98m | 12:37PM1.06m | 1:21AM1.00m | 1:38PM1.03m | 2:18AM1.01m | 2:35PM1.00m | 3:08AM1.03m | 3:26PM0.98m | 3:52AM1.04m | 4:12PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.08m | 5:10AM0.20m | 6:00PM0.11m | 6:20AM0.23m | 7:03PM0.15m | 7:27AM0.24m | 8:00PM0.17m | 8:29AM0.24m | 8:52PM0.19m | 9:23AM0.24m | 9:37PM0.21m | 10:11AM0.22m | 10:17PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 8 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 |
 kJ | 335 | 294 | 197 | 155 | 488 | 563 | 663 | 764 | 561 | 680 | 667 | 770 | 608 | 550 | 445 | 371 | 320 | 334 | 2207 | 2084 | 1222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | S 22 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 229 | 143 | 132 | 157 | 148 | 105 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 47 | 77 | 68 | 43 | 184 | 941 | 290 | 296 | 256 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 16 | NE 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 9 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 40 | 10 | 56 | 58 | 33 | 30 | 17 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 39 | 56 | 19 | 154 | 133 | 206 | 163 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | 88 | 16 | — | 21 | — | — | — | 34 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 62 | 62 |
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Information about the Boulders Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Boulders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boulders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boulders 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 (Boulders) 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 Boulders 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.
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