Surf Forecasts:
Salmon Holes Reef surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 25,104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salmon Holes Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Salmon Holes Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salmon Holes Reef in the next 16 days are 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salmon Holes Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tue 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4148 | 2380 | 1439 | 886 | 1834 | 2518 | 1787 | 3480 | 3963 | 10541 | 7078 | 5469 | 3887 | 5916 | 4719 | 3148 | 4585 | 6403 | 16638 | 25104 | 19937 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.24m | 11:55AM1.21m | 12:21PM1.17m | 12:49PM1.10m | 1:20PM1.02m | 1:37PM0.91m | 8:19AM0.89m | 5:41PM0.80m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10PM0.44m | 8:54PM0.45m | 9:42PM0.48m | 10:32PM0.51m | 11:15PM0.55m | 11:44PM0.60m | 00:06AM0.64m | 2:50PM0.79m | |||||||||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | |
5:04 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | — | — |
341 | 1391 | 1177 | 573 | 1834 | 2518 | 1787 | 3480 | 3963 | 10541 | 7078 | 5469 | 3887 | 5916 | 4719 | 3148 | 4585 | 6403 | 9363 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | SSW 11 | SE 11 | SSW 21 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 292 | 332 | 886 | 394 | 304 | 785 | 168 | 1032 | 75 | 38 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | W 14 | SE 11 | SW 24 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 494 | 478 | 37 | 224 | 142 | 132 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
4148 | 2380 | 1439 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 501 | 679 | 554 | 16638 | 25104 | 19937 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 283 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 382 | 1522 | 1625 | 1715 | 1880 | 1880 |
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Information about the Salmon Holes Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salmon Holes Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salmon Holes Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salmon Holes Reef 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 (Salmon Holes Reef) 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 Salmon Holes Reef 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.
Salmon Holes Reef is 11 km (7 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











