
Surf Forecasts:
Salailua surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salailua this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salailua in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salailua over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 139 | 100 | 97 | 142 | 116 | 68 | 367 | 509 | 729 | 822 | 801 | 551 | 543 | 787 | 585 | 356 | 612 | 574 | 397 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:49PM1.20m | 10:40AM1.01m | 11:00PM1.16m | 11:55AM1.01m | 00:14AM1.14m | 1:06PM1.04m | 1:23AM1.14m | 2:08PM1.09m | 2:25AM1.15m | 3:01PM1.15m | 3:19AM1.16m | 3:48PM1.19m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.23m | 4:21AM0.15m | 4:34PM0.28m | 5:33AM0.18m | 5:50PM0.30m | 6:45AM0.18m | 7:06PM0.29m | 7:49AM0.17m | 8:13PM0.25m | 8:45AM0.16m | 9:10PM0.21m | 9:33AM0.15m | 10:00PM0.18m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | S 12 | NNW 15 | S 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 |
146 | 100 | 85 | 56 | 139 | 96 | 85 | 367 | 509 | 729 | 822 | 801 | 551 | 543 | 401 | 411 | 146 | 204 | 90 | 198 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | N 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NNW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | NNW 18 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | NNW 15 | S 11 | S 11 |
61 | 126 | 163 | 113 | 142 | 116 | 61 | 82 | 81 | 49 | 44 | 40 | 218 | 320 | 109 | 187 | 191 | 120 | 84 | 61 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SW 14 | NNW 16 | NNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 17 |
64 | 20 | 100 | 97 | 17 | 17 | 68 | 14 | 9 | 48 | 47 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 284 | 149 | 18 | 80 | 42 | 92 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 13 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
125 | 139 | 47 | 42 | 70 | 23 | 41 | 37 | 32 | 53 | 88 | 172 | 132 | 103 | 787 | 585 | 356 | 612 | 574 | 397 | 293 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 35 | 14 | 35 | 578 | 588 | 865 | 1177 | 1177 | 1177 | 1183 | 1143 | 1143 | 1154 | 1077 | 1154 | 2629 | 1143 | 1183 | 1183 | 1183 |
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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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