Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.4°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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,496 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. 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 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, this is Rusty. Alright, let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks down at Salamumu. I’ve got to be straight with you – we’ve got a run of tricky conditions ahead, but there are a couple of windows where it could get interesting.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at a pretty warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first thing you’ll notice is that there’s no real surf worth paddling out for today, Friday the 4th. The wind is howling out of the ESE at 22 mph, cross-onshore, and the swell is a messy 4 ft south-swell, but it’s got a really long 17-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1656 (moderate), but the wind is just ruining it. It’s lumpy and choppy – not worth your time.

Saturday the 5th isn’t much better. The wind eases a touch to 16–19 mph from the ESE, still cross-shore or cross-on, with a 5 ft to 5 ft south swell. The period is still long at 15–16 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy (1587 to 1872 combined), but the sea state is messy with cross-chop. This is a marginal day at best – you’d be battling for a half-decent wave.

That pattern keeps up right through the first week. Sunday the 6th is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds again. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are pretty similar – the swell direction swings to the SW, but the ESE wind keeps blowing cross-on, making things lumpy. The combined energy drops a bit, but the wind is the killer.

We get a little glimmer on Thursday the 10th, with the afternoon session offering a cleaner window. The wind goes cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph, and the swell is a small 3 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is only 456 (weak), but the conditions are described as clean. That’s your best bet for a sneaky session this week – small, clean, but you’ll be on a log or a fish.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th isn’t shaping up well. Saturday the 12th is still messy with cross-shore winds, and Sunday the 13th sees a big jump in swell energy, with a 5 ft to 7 ft SW swell pumping in with a very long 20–21 second period. The combined energy hits 3014 to 3703 (strong), but the wind is howling cross-on at 16–22 mph from the SE. That’s a lot of power, but it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out mess. Not the one.

Now, into the second week, we finally get a standout. Wednesday the 16th is your best call. The wind swings around to the ENE and then NNE at 12 mph, going cross-off, and the conditions are clean. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the SW, with a 14–15 second period, and the combined energy is 1161 to 1191 (moderate). This is the pick of the whole forecast – clean, cross-off winds, and a decent groundswell. Salamumu is a reef break, so that long-period SW swell will wrap in nicely, and the cross-off wind will keep the face clean. It’s an advanced spot, and crowds are sometimes there, so expect a few others to have the same idea. This is the one to circle.

After that, Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th look pretty average again, with rain and onshore winds returning. The swell drops off, and the conditions go back to lumpy and poor.

The last weekend, Saturday the 19th, offers a bit of hope with a 5 ft south swell and 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy is 1791 (moderate), but it’s marginal at best – it could be a fun afternoon if the wind eases, but I wouldn’t bank on it.

So, the long and short of it: the first week is mostly a washout with onshore winds. The standout is Wednesday the 16th – clean, cross-off, and a solid 5 ft SW groundswell. That’s your window. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting the wind or dealing with small, messy surf. Keep an eye on the forecast, because things can change, but for now, mark that Wednesday in your diary.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.6
S
16
1.5
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.1
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13
1
S
13
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
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16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
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16
1.5
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15
1.3
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14
1.4
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16
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16
1.1
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16
1.1
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15
1
SW
14
1
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
809
1422
925
1297
978
877
427
345
567
567
489
574
976
1019
658
1052
952
636
505
412
390
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
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30
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35
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35
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25
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ENE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:12PM0.88m
00:41AM1.03m
1:26PM0.89m
1:51AM1.07m
2:34PM0.94m
2:54AM1.12m
3:34PM1.00m
3:52AM1.18m
4:27PM1.06m
4:44AM1.22m
5:15PM1.12m
5:32AM1.24m
6:01PM1.16m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.28m
7:13AM0.22m
7:23PM0.26m
8:23AM0.17m
8:32PM0.22m
9:24AM0.11m
9:33PM0.16m
10:18AM0.06m
10:28PM0.11m
11:06AM0.03m
11:18PM0.08m
11:51AM0.02m
00:06AM0.06m
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6:22
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
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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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