Surf Forecasts:
Sulima surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 896 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sulima this week:
The surf forecast for Sulima over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sulima in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sulima over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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97 | 93 | 68 | 189 | 183 | 392 | 218 | 196 | 135 | 105 | 85 | 95 | 140 | 107 | 97 | 93 | 226 | 896 | 642 | 606 | 431 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:36PM0.98m | 9:24AM1.15m | 9:14PM0.95m | 10:04AM1.14m | 9:58PM0.92m | 10:46AM1.13m | 10:51PM0.90m | 11:32AM1.13m | 11:55PM0.89m | 12:21PM1.14m | 1:07AM0.92m | 1:16PM1.15m | 2:15AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.36m | 2:41AM0.21m | 3:28PM0.40m | 3:18AM0.25m | 4:12PM0.43m | 3:58AM0.31m | 5:01PM0.44m | 4:44AM0.37m | 5:54PM0.43m | 5:37AM0.41m | 6:51PM0.38m | 6:39AM0.44m | 7:49PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 36 | — | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 11 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 10 | S 6 | SSW 12 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
50 | 93 | 68 | 41 | 183 | 392 | 218 | 196 | 135 | 28 | 30 | 80 | 56 | 107 | 36 | 32 | 226 | 896 | 642 | 606 | 431 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 |
97 | 10 | 23 | 189 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 67 | 65 | 105 | 85 | 95 | 140 | 31 | 97 | 93 | 109 | 46 | 35 | 55 | 217 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 14 | S 18 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 21 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 13 | SE 13 | S 11 |
10 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 10 | 65 | 42 | 15 | 34 | 17 | 61 | 67 | 55 | 123 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 51 | 53 | 12 | 47 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 58 | — | 43 | 47 | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 576 | 576 | 0 | 1574 | 576 | 0 | 576 | 1081 | 32 | 1081 | 110 | 32 | 110 | 0 | 32 | 110 | 110 | 0 | 110 | 110 |
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Information about the Sulima Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sulima provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sulima can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sulima 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 (Sulima) 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 Sulima 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.
Sulima is 110 km (68 miles) from the city of Kenema. If you plan a holiday in Sierra-Leone, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kenema. Kenema has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










