Salailua Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.72° S 172.62° W

Salailua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salailua sea temperature is
27.6° C
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Salailua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salailua surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salailua over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:10PM1.18m
9:27AM1.25m
10:03PM1.15m
10:21AM1.15m
10:58PM1.11m
11:19AM1.05m
11:55PM1.07m
12:20PM0.97m
00:54AM1.04m
1:23PM0.91m
1:51AM1.02m
2:25PM0.89m
2:44AM1.02m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.03m
3:10AM0.15m
3:46PM0.11m
4:07AM0.22m
4:37PM0.19m
5:06AM0.29m
5:30PM0.27m
6:10AM0.34m
6:26PM0.34m
7:18AM0.36m
7:25PM0.38m
8:22AM0.36m
8:22PM0.39m
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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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