Surf Forecasts:
Salema surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, W swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salema this week:
The surf forecast for Salema over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salema in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salema over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 653 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 156 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:27AM2.30m | 5:43PM2.51m | 6:07AM2.21m | 6:25PM2.43m | 6:52AM2.14m | 7:11PM2.37m | 7:44AM2.10m | 8:02PM2.33m | 8:43AM2.10m | 9:01PM2.32m | 9:47AM2.16m | 10:05PM2.36m | 10:50AM2.28m | 11:08PM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.64m | 11:58PM0.64m | 12:00PM0.71m | 00:42AM0.70m | 12:45PM0.79m | 1:31AM0.75m | 1:36PM0.85m | 2:26AM0.75m | 2:37PM0.88m | 3:27AM0.71m | 3:44PM0.85m | 4:29AM0.63m | 4:52PM0.75m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SE 8 |
478 | 313 | 1396 | 1834 | 653 | 614 | 517 | 328 | 845 | 1119 | 926 | 9 | 3 | 206 | 218 | 602 | 241 | 793 | 489 | 327 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | NW 9 |
3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 49 | 156 | 251 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — |
113 | 113 | 2281 | 2693 | 1548 | 1082 | 66 | 16 | 80 | — | — | 1106 | 604 | 164 | 761 | — | 701 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 258 | 231 | 54 | 107 | 129 | 4 | 129 | 9 | 4 | 233 | 54 | 184 | 218 | 203 | 54 | 129 | 54 | 54 | 132 | 9 |
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Information about the Salema Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salema provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salema can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salema 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 (Salema) 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 Salema 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.
Salema is 14 km (9 miles) from Lagos. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lagos. Lagos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










