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Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.9° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | |
318 | 240 | 528 | 456 | 387 | 289 | 417 | 305 | 233 | 249 | 429 | 232 | 148 | 134 | 121 | 209 | 430 | 441 | 345 | 265 | 243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.10m | 7:22AM1.28m | 8:01PM1.08m | 8:20AM1.26m | 9:02PM1.05m | 9:21AM1.21m | 10:06PM1.02m | 10:25AM1.16m | 11:13PM1.00m | 11:31AM1.12m | 00:19AM1.00m | 12:36PM1.08m | 1:21AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.06m | 1:50PM-0.02m | 1:58AM0.08m | 2:48PM-0.00m | 2:57AM0.12m | 3:50PM0.04m | 4:01AM0.17m | 4:54PM0.08m | 5:09AM0.21m | 5:59PM0.12m | 6:19AM0.24m | 7:02PM0.15m | 7:27AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | 6:06 |
2 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 222 | 240 | 528 | 283 | 343 | 289 | 417 | 305 | 233 | 172 | 429 | 232 | 148 | 134 | 121 | 209 | 430 | 441 | 345 | 265 | 243 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 10 | S 16 | SW 14 | NNE 9 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | NE 10 | SE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 258 | 104 | 254 | 102 | 25 | 69 | 91 | 57 | 197 | 249 | 97 | 97 | 91 | 44 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 39 | 42 | 41 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNE 9 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 171 | 103 | 32 | 45 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 55 | 78 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 14 | 56 | 59 | 33 | 43 | 27 | 12 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 4 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 318 | 20 | 194 | 456 | 387 | 145 | 3 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 2421 | 1232 | 1182 | 47 | 93 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 29 | 29 | 93 | 121 | 863 | 582 |
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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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