
Surf Forecasts:
Salgar surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NNE swell with 1,768 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salgar this week:
The surf forecast for Salgar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salgar in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salgar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
626 | 885 | 428 | 408 | 823 | 338 | 281 | 842 | 609 | 788 | 1602 | 889 | 856 | 1306 | 504 | 374 | 679 | 281 | 288 | 711 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:40PM0.44m | 7:39AM0.07m | 8:15PM0.46m | 9:01AM0.02m | 8:50PM0.47m | 9:25PM0.47m | 10:01PM0.47m | 10:38PM0.46m | 11:14PM0.45m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:00AM-0.01m | 12:08PM-0.03m | 4:09AM-0.05m | 5:13AM-0.08m | 6:12AM-0.09m | 7:06AM-0.11m | 7:54AM-0.12m | 8:33AM-0.12m | |||||||||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | 6:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NNE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 338 | — | — | 609 | — | — | 889 | — | — | — | — | — | 281 | — | — | 395 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | — |
626 | 885 | 428 | 408 | 823 | — | 281 | 842 | — | 788 | 1602 | — | 856 | 1306 | 504 | 374 | 679 | — | 288 | 711 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 529 | 548 | 227 | 548 | 548 | 82 | 527 | 506 | 82 | 529 | 548 | 82 | 548 | 548 | 82 | 548 | 548 | 3 | 119 | 506 | 3 |
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Information about the Salgar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salgar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salgar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salgar 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 (Salgar) 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 Salgar 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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