Surf Forecasts:
Salgema surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salgema this week:
The surf forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salgema in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
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218 | 137 | 101 | 113 | 170 | 262 | 370 | 264 | 270 | 1043 | 878 | 190 | 454 | 423 | 188 | 145 | 132 | 72 | 48 | 39 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:49PM2.11m | 6:59AM2.14m | 7:35PM2.04m | 7:48AM2.09m | 8:27PM1.99m | 8:43AM2.07m | 9:25PM1.98m | 9:43AM2.08m | 10:24PM2.01m | 10:46AM2.13m | 11:24PM2.09m | 11:48AM2.22m | 00:21AM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:09PM0.43m | 00:25AM0.62m | 12:53PM0.51m | 1:09AM0.69m | 1:43PM0.58m | 2:03AM0.75m | 2:43PM0.63m | 3:08AM0.78m | 3:53PM0.63m | 4:20AM0.73m | 5:03PM0.58m | 5:29AM0.62m | 6:05PM0.49m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
28 | 52 | 28 | 29 | 103 | 127 | 253 | 200 | 257 | 440 | 66 | 190 | 336 | 260 | 188 | 57 | 104 | 36 | 23 | 37 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 19 | N 8 | S 14 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 15 | S 10 | E 6 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 |
14 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 257 | 3 | 50 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 141 | 38 | 72 | 45 | 39 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | N 9 | NE 9 | — | S 21 | S 20 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 11 |
14 | 2 | 3 | — | 9 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 6 | SSE 4 |
218 | 137 | 101 | 113 | 170 | 262 | 370 | 264 | 270 | 1043 | 878 | 120 | 454 | 423 | 145 | 145 | 132 | 68 | 48 | 15 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 742 | 1281 | 658 | 1015 | 1281 | 317 | 621 | 730 | 376 | 621 | 1191 | 376 | 621 | 1191 | 621 | 621 | 1191 | 317 | 621 | 1191 | 1191 |
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Information about the Salgema Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salgema provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salgema can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salgema 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 (Salgema) 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 Salgema 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.
Salgema is 7 km (4 miles) from Maceio. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maceio. Maceio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










