
Surf Forecasts:
Salgema surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with E 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salgema in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
107 | 116 | 126 | 98 | 172 | 203 | 602 | 198 | 275 | 275 | 179 | 165 | 140 | 109 | 212 | 130 | 155 | 99 | 147 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | 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-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:01AM2.02m | 1:35PM2.09m | 1:44AM2.22m | 2:11PM2.26m | 2:21AM2.42m | 2:45PM2.42m | 2:55AM2.58m | 3:17PM2.54m | 3:29AM2.70m | 3:49PM2.62m | 4:03AM2.76m | 4:22PM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57PM0.82m | 7:19AM0.57m | 7:35PM0.62m | 7:55AM0.38m | 8:07PM0.42m | 8:27AM0.20m | 8:38PM0.25m | 8:59AM0.06m | 9:10PM0.10m | 9:30AM-0.04m | 9:42PM0.00m | 10:02AM-0.06m | 10:15PM-0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 7 |
55 | 84 | 126 | 98 | 172 | 203 | 602 | 198 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 165 | 5 | 109 | 116 | 112 | 142 | 85 | 82 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SSE 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 5 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | S 12 |
4 | 16 | 51 | 52 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 6 | — | 5 | 28 | 90 | 109 | 16 | 2 | 10 | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | N 11 | N 8 | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 | — | — | SSE 7 |
34 | 33 | 28 | 45 | 41 | 10 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 11 | E 4 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 |
107 | 116 | — | — | 66 | — | 360 | 12 | 275 | 275 | 179 | — | 140 | 10 | 212 | 130 | 155 | 99 | 147 | 159 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1214 | 658 | 465 | 1619 | 1214 | 465 | 1191 | 1191 | 465 | 1281 | 1241 | 465 | 1214 | 1214 | 465 | 1191 | 1241 | 465 | 1268 | 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.










