Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's see what we've got for Salamumu.

Right off the bat, things are looking pretty rough. The next few days are a write-off. We've got a solid south swell showing up from July 5th through the 8th, but the wind is just junk—onshore and howling, making a mess of things. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, and the reports are all saying the same thing: poor conditions. No point even looking at it.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, July 9th. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the north, and we’ve got a decent SW groundswell building. Thursday afternoon is where it's at: 7ft of swell from the SW at a long period of 17 seconds, with clean, offshore wind. The combined energy is pumping (2848). This setup is tailor-made for a reef break like Salamumu, though that long period (over 15 seconds) means the sets will be few and far between, but they'll have plenty of push. This is advanced territory with that size and power, but for those who know what they're doing, it's going to be special. There is a chance of a thunderstorm, so keep an eye on the sky.

Friday the 10th is still rideable but a step down. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the same SW direction, but the wind goes cross-onshore, putting a bit of a ripple on the face. The energy is still high, but it'll be a little bumpier than Thursday.

After that, it's back to the struggle. From Saturday the 11th all the way through the end of the outlook on July 20th, we are looking at a long run of onshore to cross-onshore winds hammering any swell that arrives. The swell hangs around, sometimes getting big (over 8ft on the 19th and 20th), but the wind stays relentless. For the second week, it's a right-off, with near gale-force winds predicted towards the end. This setup would actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So here’s the call: the standout is Thursday afternoon, July 9th. That's a four-hour window of magic if the thunderstorms hold off. Get it while you can, because after that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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