Salamumu surf break

Salamumu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 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
29.6° C
(Which is 1.1°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 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. 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 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
1
1
1
1
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.7
S
21
1.2
S
19
2.5
SSE
10
1.2
S
16
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.7
S
20
1.4
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
19
1.9
S
18
2.2
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
517
499
322
255
245
416
1026
1235
774
582
422
476
413
388
1271
1863
1683
1072
1673
2351
2542
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
20
NNE
25
N
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:35PM1.02m
3:08AM1.04m
3:26PM0.99m
3:52AM1.06m
4:12PM0.97m
4:32AM1.07m
4:54PM0.95m
5:09AM1.07m
5:34PM0.93m
5:46AM1.07m
6:14PM0.92m
6:23AM1.06m
6:54PM0.90m
Low Tide
8:29AM0.25m
8:51PM0.20m
9:23AM0.24m
9:37PM0.22m
10:11AM0.23m
10:17PM0.23m
10:53AM0.21m
10:54PM0.24m
11:32AM0.20m
11:30PM0.25m
12:10PM0.19m
00:07AM0.25m
12:49PM0.18m
00:44AM0.26m
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
1
7
6
5
3
4
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
29
29
30
28
31
30
29
26
26
27
27
27
27
28
29
29
28
27
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.2
S
19
1.6
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.4
S
18
1.9
S
16
1.9
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
19
1.9
S
18
2.2
S
16
Energy kJ
517
499
322
255
245
229
1026
451
354
582
422
476
413
276
1271
1863
1683
1072
1673
2351
2542
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.6
NNE
11
0.7
S
21
0.9
SE
12
1.3
S
18
1.2
S
16
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
S
12
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.8
SSE
8
1.3
S
14
1
S
13
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
27
54
49
31
79
416
244
1068
774
161
134
52
36
94
244
32
32
73
655
316
93
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
NE
8
0.5
SW
19
0.6
NNE
10
0.7
S
9
0.7
SE
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.7
S
20
0.7
SE
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
S
21
0.7
SE
9
0.5
SW
14
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
46
41
39
10
184
73
81
134
178
130
64
35
28
388
74
91
59
320
84
102
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NNE
3
2.5
SSE
10
0.5
SE
9
Energy kJ
25
55
4
1235
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
1
2
3
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
2
3
Distance (km)
47
47
47
80
12
27
27
29
93
121
47
121
29
29
29
47
47
1129
1183
1232
1197
Best forecast wave conditions in Upolu
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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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