Salamumu surf break

Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 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
29.9° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 19th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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
9
2.4
SE
8
0.9
S
13
1
S
13
1
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.4
S
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
391
802
289
345
305
347
249
352
229
178
169
673
1075
876
847
872
872
563
1057
852
701
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
30
E
25
ENE
30
NNE
15
SE
5
N
5
W
5
NW
5
W
10
WSW
10
S
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
1:38PM1.04m
2:18AM1.03m
Low Tide
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
8:00PM0.18m
8:29AM0.25m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
3
6
2
7
12
1
Temp °C
27
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
28
27
28
28
28
30
32
32
32
31
30
31
29
28
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1
S
13
1
S
12
1.1
S
12
1
SSE
8
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.4
S
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
12
Energy kJ
391
400
261
345
305
347
131
352
229
178
169
673
1075
876
847
872
872
563
1057
852
701
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
13
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.8
SSE
15
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
283
343
289
125
95
197
249
115
99
81
51
35
30
25
33
30
29
288
29
29
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
S
12
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
NE
9
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
102
25
27
26
25
39
99
25
29
24
23
15
58
33
19
18
51
29
49
41
67
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
9
2.4
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
1
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
5
Energy kJ
275
802
90
56
110
82
40
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
Distance (km)
1232
1232
80
139
64
0
0
0
27
27
27
121
121
121
121
121
121
121
121
93
121
Best forecast wave conditions in Upolu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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