Surf Forecasts:
Salgema surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salgema this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salgema in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about what’s on offer at Salgema over the next couple of weeks. It ain’t a pretty picture for paddle surfing, I’ve got to be honest. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty desperate, with almost nothing worth paddling out for until the very end, and that’s a long shot.
We’re stuck under a constant cross-onshore wind regime, mostly from the east, which is just chopping everything up. The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there watching the mess. For days 1 through 14, the combined swell energy is mostly moderate (780, 1072, 870 – you get the idea), but the wind is just ruining any chance of a decent wave. It’s all “poor surf conditions” from the 27th of August right through to the 10th of September. That’s a solid two-week gap where there is genuinely nothing to recommend. The swell direction is mostly from the S or SE, which is fine for this exposed spot, but the wind state is just relentless.
There is one tiny glimmer, way out on the 11th of September, a Friday morning. The combined swell energy jumps to 1003, with a 5ft swell from the SE and a long 14-second period. That’s a real groundswell. The big problem? It’s still cross-onshore from the ENE at 12 mph. It’s a poor-quality, choppy wave but maybe, just maybe, you’ll find a lump that’s rideable if you’re desperate. The score suggests it’s only a marginal call, and this is over a week away, so don’t pin your hopes on it. For experts only if it gets clean, but it won’t be.
Honestly, this stretch looks more like a kitesurfer’s paradise than a surfer’s. If you’ve got a kite, you might have a blast. If you’ve got a paddle, save your energy. Forecasts can change, but this is a bleak run for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 651 | 832 | 916 | 730 | 581 | 345 | 276 | 141 | 113 | 127 | 151 | 257 | 217 | 268 | 234 | 221 | 309 | 88 | 240 | 147 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:50PM2.48m | 3:59AM2.62m | 4:21PM2.54m | 4:31AM2.68m | 4:53PM2.56m | 5:05AM2.68m | 5:26PM2.53m | 5:41AM2.62m | 6:01PM2.46m | 6:20AM2.50m | 6:41PM2.34m | 7:07AM2.34m | 7:27PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.19m | 9:59AM0.03m | 10:09PM0.12m | 10:30AM-0.01m | 10:41PM0.08m | 11:02AM0.01m | 11:14PM0.09m | 11:36AM0.09m | 11:49PM0.16m | 12:13PM0.24m | 00:29AM0.28m | 12:55PM0.44m | 1:17AM0.44m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 11 | S 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 651 | 832 | 916 | 730 | 581 | 345 | 276 | 141 | 101 | 91 | 13 | 39 | 15 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 185 | 88 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | — | NE 13 | ESE 7 | N 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | N 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 8 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 9 | — | 7 | 74 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 17 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 8 | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 119 | 188 | 147 | 140 | 105 | 124 | 54 | 105 | 113 | 127 | 151 | 257 | 217 | 268 | 234 | 221 | 309 | 24 | 240 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1191 | 1191 | 477 | 1214 | 1214 | 477 | 1653 | 1646 | 477 | 1627 | 1601 | 465 | 1646 | 1597 | 465 | 1619 | 1241 | 477 | 1653 | 1624 |
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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).
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