Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.1° 

Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salamumu surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The surf forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 25th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:49PM0.88m
3:57AM1.00m
4:25PM0.94m
4:34AM1.05m
4:59PM1.00m
5:11AM1.08m
5:34PM1.06m
5:48AM1.11m
6:11PM1.11m
6:28AM1.11m
6:49PM1.14m
7:10AM1.09m
7:31PM1.15m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.26m
9:43PM0.30m
10:17AM0.22m
10:22PM0.25m
10:50AM0.18m
11:00PM0.20m
11:24AM0.15m
11:38PM0.16m
11:59AM0.12m
00:19AM0.13m
12:36PM0.11m
1:01AM0.11m
1:16PM0.12m
1:48AM0.11m
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Information about the Salamumu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salamumu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salamumu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salamumu 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 (Salamumu) 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 Salamumu 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.

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