Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.2° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,592 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Salamumu. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so we gotta pick our moments.

The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

First up, we gotta get through a rough patch. From Friday the 11th right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s mostly cross-onshore breezes and choppy conditions. The swell is there, but the wind’s got it all messed up. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong, hitting values like 442, but with the wind smashing it, those waves will be a battle. We’ve got a few mornings with that clean look on the 15th and 16th, with cross-offshore winds and swell around 6 ft to 7 ft from the SSW. The energy is strong (2234 and 2804), so there’s some push, but the quality is only marginal – a bit of a tease, really. Not the kind of stuff you’d paddle out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 17th afternoon is a real standout. The wind drops right out – glassy conditions with a light breeze from the ENE at just 3 mph. The swell is coming from the south at 4 ft with a period of 13 seconds, giving it some decent shape and push. The energy is strong at 1218, and with the clean, glassy surface, this is an excellent session for experienced surfers. This is the one you want to circle on the calendar.

After a couple of quieter days, Sunday the 20th afternoon looks like another beauty. The wind goes calm, absolutely glassy, with a 3 ft SW swell and a period of 15 seconds – that’s a nice, long groundswell. The combined energy is 556, which is moderate, but for a reef like Salamumu, that long period is prime. It’ll lull between sets but the waves will have proper shape.

Then Monday the 21st rolls in with style. Morning and afternoon both score excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Offshore winds from the north in the morning at 12 mph, and then a clean cross-offshore in the arvo. The swell builds to 4 ft–5 ft from the SW with a long period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, with strong energy (1552 and 1788). For a reef break that’s exposed to a good swell direction, this is as good as it gets – clean, powerful lines for those who know what they’re doing.

Unfortunately, after that high, it turns ugly again. From Tuesday the 22nd all the way through to Saturday the 26th, it’s back to fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy surf. The swell sticks around but the wind just ruins it – scores are a flat zero. Not worth the paddle.

So, to sum it up: the standout window is Thursday afternoon the 17th through Monday the 21st. The absolute pick of the bunch is Monday the 21st – that long period SW groundswell with clean winds will be firing. The glassy Sunday afternoon the 20th is a close second. For the rest of the 16-day run, it’s mostly a write-off, so pick your moment and don’t waste your energy on the windy days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.5
SW
22
0.5
SW
22
1.1
SW
20
1.5
SW
19
1.8
SW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.3
SSW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
S
14
1.3
S
13
1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
384
331
244
205
231
255
979
1609
1947
3592
2849
1715
1904
2283
1932
1575
1001
906
640
595
424
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
20
SE
20
SE
25
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25
SE
30
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30
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25
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20
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25
E
20
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20
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20
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
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5
ENE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
6:45PM1.17m
7:04AM1.19m
7:28PM1.16m
7:49AM1.12m
8:12PM1.13m
8:34AM1.04m
8:56PM1.07m
9:22AM0.96m
9:43PM1.01m
10:14AM0.87m
10:35PM0.95m
11:14AM0.81m
11:34PM0.90m
Low Tide
12:34PM0.03m
00:52AM0.07m
1:16PM0.07m
1:38AM0.10m
1:57PM0.12m
2:24AM0.15m
2:38PM0.19m
3:12AM0.20m
3:21PM0.26m
4:03AM0.26m
4:09PM0.32m
5:00AM0.31m
5:03PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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27
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28
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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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