Salani Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.04° S 171.64° W

Salani Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Salani sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.7° 

Salani surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salani surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,426 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salani this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salani in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 5th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Rating
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.7
SSE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.9
SSE
10
2.5
SE
10
2.5
SE
9
0.5
S
11
2
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
0.4
SW
16
2
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
223
362
489
471
435
360
465
637
726
1313
1154
61
635
481
481
66
527
467
585
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
SE
35
ESE
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ESE
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ESE
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ESE
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SE
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SE
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SE
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SE
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SE
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
00:22AM1.04m
1:09PM0.95m
1:27AM1.04m
2:10PM0.98m
2:28AM1.04m
3:04PM1.02m
3:22AM1.04m
3:52PM1.06m
4:11AM1.03m
4:35PM1.08m
4:56AM1.01m
5:16PM1.08m
Low Tide
6:51AM0.13m
7:10PM0.22m
7:53AM0.12m
8:15PM0.20m
8:49AM0.12m
9:13PM0.17m
9:38AM0.12m
10:05PM0.15m
10:22AM0.13m
10:51PM0.14m
11:02AM0.15m
11:34PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Salani Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salani provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salani can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salani 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 (Salani) 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 Salani 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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