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Salgema surfForecast / Alagoas / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 11 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Salgema surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salgema sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salgema over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | ESE 8 | S 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
138 | 155 | 225 | 288 | 184 | 191 | 174 | 208 | 196 | 134 | 127 | 103 | 335 | 240 | 150 | 85 | 151 | 61 | 51 | 51 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:15AM2.09m | 12:32PM2.25m | 1:04AM2.26m | 1:23PM2.43m | 1:50AM2.42m | 2:11PM2.58m | 2:34AM2.55m | 2:58PM2.68m | 3:17AM2.64m | 3:45PM2.73m | 4:02AM2.66m | 4:34PM2.70m | 4:48AM2.64m | 5:24PM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM0.61m | 6:50PM0.39m | 7:08AM0.41m | 7:34PM0.24m | 7:52AM0.21m | 8:17PM0.12m | 8:35AM0.04m | 8:58PM0.06m | 9:17AM-0.07m | 9:41PM0.06m | 10:01AM-0.11m | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:46AM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 15 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
 kJ | 138 | 155 | 50 | 135 | 13 | 83 | 174 | 86 | 84 | 59 | 65 | 26 | 130 | 91 | 150 | 48 | 66 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 18 | S 5 | S 18 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 5 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 62 | 64 | 6 | 11 | 99 | 33 | 72 | 208 | 196 | 134 | 127 | 82 | 17 | 172 | 17 | 85 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | — | S 18 | S 12 | SE 14 | S 12 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 13 | S 15 | S 5 | NE 8 | SE 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | 26 | 32 | 24 | — | 65 | 63 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 163 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 61 | 27 | 25 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 12 | 225 | 288 | 184 | 191 | 165 | 18 | 11 | — | — | 103 | 335 | 240 | 121 | 20 | 151 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 317 | 1595 | 1281 | 317 | 658 | 1191 | 317 | 622 | 727 | 317 | 317 | 730 | 8 | 317 | 1191 | 317 | 374 | 1191 | 0 | 317 | 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.
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