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Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | |
197 | 249 | 352 | 232 | 190 | 134 | 155 | 488 | 773 | 720 | 720 | 705 | 478 | 593 | 534 | 544 | 460 | 404 | 298 | 240 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 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 | 2:35PM1.02m | 3:08AM1.04m | 3:26PM0.99m | 3:52AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:51PM0.20m | 9:23AM0.24m | 9:37PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 161 | 172 | 352 | 123 | 101 | 134 | 155 | 488 | 773 | 720 | 720 | 705 | 478 | 593 | 534 | 544 | 460 | 404 | 298 | 240 | 235 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 144 | 70 | 120 | 232 | 190 | 81 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 156 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 55 | 51 | 24 | 23 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 16 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 15 | NE 11 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | NE 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 22 |
| kJ | 197 | 249 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 56 | 30 | 33 | 7 | 18 | 50 | 29 | 49 | 42 | 67 | 25 | 24 | 56 | 54 | 229 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 47 | 121 | 47 | 121 | 47 | 47 | 80 | 0 | 0 |
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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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