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Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
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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
29.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Salamumu surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, S swell with 2,764 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with S swell.
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 Friday (May 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 30th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | |
582 | 422 | 399 | 345 | 380 | 1257 | 2063 | 1841 | 1241 | 2009 | 2671 | 1651 | 1576 | 1196 | 487 | 284 | 222 | 275 | 162 | 246 | 359 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:54PM0.95m | 5:09AM1.07m | 5:34PM0.93m | 5:46AM1.07m | 6:14PM0.92m | 6:23AM1.06m | 6:54PM0.90m | 7:02AM1.04m | 7:35PM0.88m | 7:43AM1.02m | 8:18PM0.86m | 8:25AM0.99m | 9:02PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.24m | 11:32AM0.20m | 11:30PM0.25m | 12:10PM0.19m | 00:07AM0.25m | 12:49PM0.18m | 00:44AM0.26m | 1:28PM0.19m | 1:23AM0.27m | 2:09PM0.21m | 2:04AM0.29m | 2:51PM0.23m | 2:45AM0.32m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | S 13 | SE 8 | NE 9 | S 11 |
582 | 422 | 399 | 345 | 336 | 1257 | 2063 | 1841 | 1241 | 2009 | 2671 | 1651 | 1576 | 1196 | 487 | 284 | 162 | 158 | 162 | 38 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | S 20 | S 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 8 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | NE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 9 |
98 | 94 | 60 | 44 | 380 | 362 | 32 | 32 | 105 | 775 | 102 | 93 | 92 | 118 | 102 | 51 | 222 | 22 | 106 | 72 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 21 | SW 15 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SW 13 | NE 9 | SW 14 | N 10 |
67 | 64 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 91 | 80 | 702 | 106 | 41 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 4 | SE 9 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | 135 | 151 | 319 | 327 | 269 | 250 | 10 | 275 | 19 | 246 | 359 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 1197 | 1208 | 1181 | 1181 | 121 | 1162 | 1181 | 1216 | 1181 |
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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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