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Salinas Surf Forecast
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Salinas surfForecast / Rio Grande Do Sul / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Salinas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Salinas sea temperature is
21.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salinas this week:
The surf forecast for Salinas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salinas in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salinas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | ENE 8 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 11 | |
2086 | 1682 | 2493 | 2829 | 1380 | 679 | 447 | 279 | 158 | 82 | 51 | 175 | 28 | 46 | 66 | 381 | 247 | 193 | 88 | 71 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:33PM0.35m | 7:07AM0.09m | 2:15PM0.48m | 7:31PM0.37m | 7:58AM0.09m | 2:51PM0.45m | 8:19PM0.39m | 8:34AM0.11m | 3:29PM0.42m | 9:01PM0.41m | 9:04AM0.14m | 4:12PM0.37m | 9:40PM0.44m | 3:26AM0.39m | 5:09PM0.32m | 10:18PM0.47m | 4:06AM0.36m | 10:58PM0.51m | 4:51AM0.33m | ||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.34m | 9:49PM0.25m | 6:07AM0.09m | 5:34PM0.34m | 10:29PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.08m | 5:55PM0.34m | 11:11PM0.31m | 6:57AM0.10m | 6:13PM0.33m | 7:21AM0.13m | 6:26PM0.32m | 7:42AM0.16m | 12:44PM0.08m | 6:29PM0.31m | 8:02AM0.19m | 1:47PM0.07m | 3:01AM0.31m | |||
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 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 |
 | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | 5:37 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
15 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 11 |
 kJ | 2086 | 1682 | 2493 | 2829 | 1380 | 679 | 447 | 279 | 67 | 59 | 51 | 31 | 28 | 306 | 66 | 381 | 173 | 193 | 62 | 71 | 441 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | — | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | — | 106 | 67 | 49 | 55 | 158 | 82 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 46 | — | 110 | 247 | 88 | 88 | 65 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 64 | 35 | 24 | 138 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 65 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | 175 | 340 | 464 | 519 | 19 | 35 | 52 | 74 | 149 | 97 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 222 | 86 | 129 | 251 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 251 | 97 | 276 | 532 | 97 | 10 | 0 | 63 | 45 | 222 | 63 |
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Information about the Salinas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salinas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salinas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salinas 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 (Salinas) 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 Salinas 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.
Salinas is 24 km (15 miles) from Tramandai. If you plan a holiday in Rio Grande Do Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tramandai. Tramandai has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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