Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.4° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Salamumu – it’s a real story of two halves.

This is an exposed reef break that loves a swell from the southeast. We’ve got a long-period SW groundswell rolling in for the start of the week. The water temp is about 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

We start off on Sunday, August 16th with a small 3ft swell from the SW, but the wind is cross from the east, so it’s a bit messy and not worth getting too excited about.

Monday the 17th starts looking better. The morning is small, but the wind turns cross-offshore, cleaning things up nicely. By Monday afternoon, we’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 606. It’s a nice, smooth session for a midday paddle.

The absolute standout is Tuesday, August 18th. Tuesday morning we’ve got 5ft of SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and strong energy at 1064. Then Tuesday afternoon – this is the pick of the whole 16-day forecast. The swell pushes to 5ft, still that beautiful 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. The energy hits 1269 (strong). This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. You want to be in the water for this. Just remember, with such a long period, it can break a bit straight at some spots, but on a reef like Salamumu, it should be peeling nicely. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share.

Wednesday the 19th is still okay, with 5ft to 5ft of swell, but the wind turns to a gentle cross-onshore, making it a little bumpy.

Then comes the bad news. From Thursday, August 20th right through to the end of the month, it’s a long, ugly stretch. The wind howls from the SSE and SE, fresh to strong, always cross-onshore. The swell sticks around, sometimes getting over 7ft, but it’s lumpy, messy, and no fun at all. The energy gets massive – over 2000 at one point – but with those winds, it’s just a messy, choppy ocean. This is more of a kite-surfing zone than a place for a clean paddle session. The energy drops toward the end of August, but the conditions stay poor with strong cross-shore chop.

So the word is simple: Tuesday, August 18th is your day. Don’t sleep on it, because after that, we’re looking at a long stretch of onshore slop that’s going to keep the boards in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:36PM1.08m
9:57AM1.02m
10:27PM1.03m
10:52AM0.93m
11:21PM0.98m
11:52AM0.85m
00:19AM0.94m
12:56PM0.81m
1:19AM0.91m
1:59PM0.79m
2:17AM0.91m
2:56PM0.80m
3:08AM0.94m
Low Tide
3:45AM0.20m
4:05PM0.21m
4:41AM0.26m
4:55PM0.29m
5:42AM0.31m
5:50PM0.34m
6:48AM0.34m
6:51PM0.37m
7:55AM0.34m
7:53PM0.38m
8:53AM0.32m
8:48PM0.36m
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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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