Salamumu surf break

Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 +13
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Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The surf forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)6ft (1.8m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.7
S
21
1.2
S
19
1.3
S
18
1.2
S
16
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
13
0.7
S
19
1.5
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.6
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
660
642
735
486
469
397
255
208
416
1026
1068
774
582
422
399
342
365
1407
1832
1466
1057
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
25
NNE
20
NNW
20
W
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:38PM1.04m
2:18AM1.03m
2:35PM1.02m
3:08AM1.04m
3:26PM0.99m
3:52AM1.06m
4:12PM0.97m
4:32AM1.07m
4:54PM0.95m
5:09AM1.07m
5:34PM0.93m
5:46AM1.07m
6:14PM0.92m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.18m
8:29AM0.25m
8:51PM0.20m
9:23AM0.24m
9:37PM0.22m
10:11AM0.23m
10:17PM0.23m
10:53AM0.21m
10:54PM0.24m
11:32AM0.20m
11:30PM0.25m
12:10PM0.19m
00:07AM0.25m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
7
6
5
8
3
1
1
2
5
2
2
9
7
3
Temp °C
26
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
25
26
27
28
30
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.2
S
19
1.3
S
18
1.2
S
16
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.5
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.8
S
15
1.6
S
14
Energy kJ
660
642
735
486
469
397
255
208
208
1026
1068
774
582
422
399
342
276
1407
1832
1466
1057
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
19
0.7
S
21
0.9
SSE
12
1.1
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
S
12
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
28
28
20
27
54
49
31
184
416
251
247
248
130
145
60
36
122
190
81
97
107
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SW
15
0.5
NE
11
0.5
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.9
SE
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.7
S
19
0.8
SSE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
31
49
41
46
25
24
56
58
63
64
232
178
67
128
61
44
365
106
33
32
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
1.4
SE
6
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
1
SE
10
Energy kJ
44
11
153
5
3
103
83
62
188
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
Distance (km)
1129
1129
121
47
47
47
0
0
42
27
29
47
47
47
47
47
47
93
121
121
1129
Best forecast wave conditions in Upolu
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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Information about the Salamumu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salamumu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salamumu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salamumu 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 (Salamumu) 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 Salamumu 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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