
Surf Forecasts:
Salailua surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,830 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salailua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2136 | 2406 | 2323 | 1919 | 1517 | 1005 | 740 | 881 | 581 | 521 | 488 | 411 | 330 | 240 | 146 | 453 | 318 | 521 | 2300 | 2787 | 1455 | |
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 | off | cross-off | on | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:07AM1.03m | 9:27PM1.08m | 9:58AM0.93m | 10:18PM1.01m | 10:59AM0.85m | 11:19PM0.95m | 12:11PM0.81m | 00:29AM0.92m | 1:24PM0.81m | 1:36AM0.93m | 2:24PM0.84m | 2:31AM0.97m | 3:10PM0.89m | 3:16AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06PM0.29m | 3:47AM0.30m | 3:52PM0.37m | 4:44AM0.36m | 4:46PM0.43m | 5:53AM0.39m | 5:54PM0.46m | 7:09AM0.40m | 7:09PM0.46m | 8:14AM0.37m | 8:13PM0.43m | 9:02AM0.33m | 9:01PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
2136 | 2406 | 2323 | 1919 | 1517 | 1005 | 740 | 881 | 581 | 521 | 488 | 411 | 330 | 240 | 146 | 453 | 240 | 319 | 2300 | 2787 | 1455 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 7 | S 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | S 15 | SSE 6 |
31 | 31 | 91 | 236 | 278 | 322 | 480 | 543 | 496 | 395 | 390 | 284 | 170 | 132 | 129 | 133 | 318 | 406 | 95 | 155 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | S 18 | S 16 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 7 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 |
3 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 99 | 237 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 80 | 85 | 252 | 521 | 42 | 68 | 225 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | SSE 6 |
137 | 138 | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 14 | 1077 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 588 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 80 | 92 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
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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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