
Surf Forecasts:
Salailua surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, S swell with 1,297 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salailua this week:
The surf forecast for Salailua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salailua in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salailua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
229 | 197 | 586 | 410 | 258 | 273 | 405 | 453 | 465 | 424 | 412 | 456 | 444 | 437 | 369 | 784 | 546 | 635 | 754 | 702 | 644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:48PM1.05m | 7:56AM1.15m | 8:24PM1.06m | 8:33AM1.12m | 9:03PM1.06m | 9:14AM1.08m | 9:46PM1.06m | 10:02AM1.03m | 10:36PM1.06m | 10:59AM0.98m | 11:36PM1.06m | 12:08PM0.95m | 00:43AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:40PM0.17m | 1:43AM0.25m | 2:14PM0.19m | 2:22AM0.26m | 2:49PM0.21m | 3:05AM0.29m | 3:28PM0.24m | 3:53AM0.31m | 4:13PM0.27m | 4:50AM0.32m | 5:07PM0.30m | 5:57AM0.32m | 6:11PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
202 | 191 | 112 | 129 | 86 | 175 | 405 | 405 | 341 | 265 | 412 | 456 | 444 | 437 | 369 | 215 | 330 | 635 | 754 | 702 | 644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | NW 11 | S 15 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 18 |
149 | 114 | 51 | 92 | 150 | 273 | 293 | 453 | 465 | 424 | 261 | 157 | 126 | 31 | 155 | 433 | 269 | 228 | 324 | 67 | 613 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 12 | SW 11 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 16 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 20 | NNW 10 |
57 | 56 | 31 | 65 | 63 | 158 | 42 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 43 | 35 | 30 | 546 | 153 | 64 | 125 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | SE 3 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 10 | SE 4 | S 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
229 | 197 | 586 | 410 | 258 | 127 | 76 | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 12 | 225 | 46 | 784 | 113 | 103 | 66 | 572 | 586 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 867 | 867 | 578 | 865 | 578 | 14 | 201 | 14 | 35 | 201 | 35 | 201 | 1590 | 201 | 201 | 1183 | 1183 | 2286 | 2286 | 1183 | 1177 |
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Information about the Salailua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salailua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salailua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salailua 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 (Salailua) 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 Salailua 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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