
Surf Forecasts:
Samoa Peninsula surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 701 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Samoa Peninsula this week:
The surf forecast for Samoa Peninsula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Samoa Peninsula in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Samoa Peninsula over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Samoa Peninsula over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf outlook for Samoa Peninsula is looking pretty grim for a solid stretch. There’s nothing worth getting excited about for the first week, from Sunday the 26th of July right through to Friday the 31st. We’ve got tiny swell, poor conditions, and just about every session is a write-off. The water temp is sitting at 56°F which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We do see the swell trying to build a little as we head into August. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd see some NW swell showing up, around 4ft to 8ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore and the energy is weak to moderate (241 to 754). The wave comment keeps calling it poor. It just ain’t happening.
Things get a bit more interesting from Monday the 3rd of August onward. The swell size picks up, with heights sitting around 7ft to 8ft through the week, and the combined energy climbs into the hundreds (580 to over 1000). But again, the wind is mostly cross-onshore and the comments are poor or marginal. The period is short, around 8 to 9 seconds, so the waves will be chunky and messy, not the kind of clean lines we’re after. For a beach break setup like Samoa, that short-period windswell is mostly just a washing machine.
Now, the standout window – and I mean the only real highlight in this whole 16-day run – is Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of August. The swell is going to be solid: Sunday morning we’re looking at 10ft from the NW, and by the afternoon it’s up to 12ft. Monday follows suit with 10ft to 12ft. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1659 and even 2015 to 2202. The period stretches to 9 seconds, so it’s not a long-period groundswell, but there’s still plenty of power. The wind is light, with only 10 km/h from the NNW or N, so the surface will be pretty clean. But here’s the caveat: this is a beach break, and at 10ft to 12ft, it’s going to be big, heavy, and only for experienced surfers. The wave comment itself says it might be too big for this break. So if you’re a seasoned charger, you might get a few, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.
Honestly, the whole run is a bit of a tough one. Samoa Peninsula is fairly exposed so it can pick up swell, but with the wind being mostly cross-onshore or onshore and the swell quality poor, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of this period.
Keep an eye on that Sunday and Monday, August 9th and 10th, if you’re an expert – but otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
627 | 531 | 447 | 442 | 616 | 701 | 408 | 427 | 505 | 375 | 314 | 306 | 245 | 242 | 136 | 134 | 132 | 120 | 145 | 221 | 564 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:21PM1.51m | 10:32PM2.13m | 12:51PM1.56m | 11:15PM2.16m | 1:20PM1.60m | 11:56PM2.18m | 1:47PM1.66m | 00:35AM2.16m | 2:16PM1.71m | 1:13AM2.11m | 2:44PM1.77m | 1:53AM2.03m | 3:13PM1.84m | 2:35AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM1.11m | 5:49AM-0.11m | 5:17PM1.05m | 6:24AM-0.16m | 5:59PM0.98m | 6:58AM-0.20m | 6:38PM0.91m | 7:29AM-0.19m | 7:18PM0.83m | 7:59AM-0.15m | 7:59PM0.76m | 8:29AM-0.06m | 8:44PM0.67m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
627 | 531 | 447 | 114 | 616 | 701 | 408 | 427 | 60 | 281 | 281 | 273 | 216 | 242 | 126 | 100 | 132 | 120 | 145 | 80 | 564 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | SW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
59 | 53 | 113 | 442 | 138 | 97 | 95 | 107 | 505 | 375 | 314 | 306 | 245 | — | 136 | 134 | — | 41 | 96 | 100 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 11 | SW 22 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 20 | SW 19 |
37 | 40 | 73 | 27 | — | — | 23 | 23 | 96 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 100 | — | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 191 | — | — | 126 | — | — | 221 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 108 | 0 | 108 | 108 | 0 | 364 | 467 | 23 | 108 | 468 | 13 | 108 | 467 | 0 | 108 | 467 | 0 | 327 | 791 | 13 |
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Information about the Samoa Peninsula Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Samoa Peninsula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Samoa Peninsula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Samoa Peninsula 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 (Samoa Peninsula) 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 Samoa Peninsula 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.
Samoa Peninsula is 5 km (3 miles) from Eureka. If you plan a vacation in Humboldt County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eureka. Eureka has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










