Salamumu surf break

Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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 1.0°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 Saturday (May 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
13
0.8
S
16
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
14
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
356
334
322
506
417
153
137
306
263
255
246
171
206
257
209
198
239
295
287
257
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
SE
20
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
25
NNE
20
N
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:18PM1.04m
5:37AM1.11m
5:57PM1.02m
6:12AM1.10m
6:36PM0.98m
6:48AM1.09m
7:15PM0.95m
7:26AM1.06m
7:56PM0.90m
8:06AM1.02m
8:40PM0.86m
8:49AM0.98m
9:27PM0.82m
Low Tide
11:14AM0.17m
11:24PM0.18m
11:53AM0.17m
11:59PM0.19m
12:31PM0.17m
00:33AM0.22m
1:09PM0.17m
1:09AM0.24m
1:49PM0.19m
1:47AM0.27m
2:30PM0.22m
2:27AM0.31m
3:15PM0.25m
3:10AM0.34m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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6:13
6:13
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:10
6:10
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
6
5
5
3
5
Temp °C
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
29
30
28
28
30
29
29
30
30
30
31
31
30
31
30
29
31
31
29
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
13
0.8
S
16
1.1
S
15
1.1
S
13
0.7
S
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.9
S
10
1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
S
8
1.2
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
10
Energy kJ
333
356
334
322
506
417
85
73
146
170
133
148
132
123
118
112
113
239
295
287
257
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
12
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
47
63
300
132
220
162
153
137
306
263
255
246
171
206
257
209
198
160
151
124
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NE
10
0.5
N
12
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NE
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
S
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
N
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
N
12
Energy kJ
88
80
132
203
24
76
113
85
57
56
20
42
41
158
201
174
167
85
85
97
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
1
ESE
7
0.6
SE
4
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.6
E
5
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
3
0.3
E
3
Energy kJ
43
38
88
8
44
21
5
15
33
24
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
121
863
582
121
1511
121
47
47
47
0
47
47
47
47
47
47
0
24
47
39
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Upolu
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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