
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,644 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day stretch for Salamumu is a tough one. We’ve got a solid run of decent swell, but the wind is just not playing ball for most of it. The water’s sitting at a warm 82°F, which is about bang on normal for this time of year, so at least that’s comfortable.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t look all that appealing. Starting Wednesday the 15th, we’ve got a 3 ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period – that’s got some serious energy (834 combined energy) – but the wind is howling from the SE at 25 mph, putting it right onshore. It’s a write-off. That trend sticks right through the rest of the week and into the next. There’s plenty of swell in the water, with some pulses pushing 7 ft on the Friday and Saturday, and the energy numbers are climbing into the thousands (990-1990), showing there’s a lot of power out there. But it’s all coming with a strong cross-onshore breeze, making everything messy and lumpy. Not worth paddling out for.
We hit a bit of a lull from the 20th to the 26th. The swell drops back, but the wind just won’t let up. The 22nd sees a brief window of cleaner conditions as the wind swings to the cross-off, but the swell is only 3 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. It’s marginal, a bit of a tease, and the tide might be a factor. The energy is still moderate (1113), but it’s not enough to get excited about.
The real highlight, and honestly the only one I’d call a standout, shows up on the 30th of July. Thursday morning we’ve got a 5 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell – great for a reef like Salamumu, giving it shape and power. The energy is strong (1164). But the best part is the wind: a light SE breeze at just 6 mph, keeping it clean with only small wind ripples. A score of 3 out of 10 is the best we see in the whole period. It’s not a huge day, but it’s the cleanest conditions on offer by a long shot. The afternoon stays similar, just a touch less energy (1124). Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have a few others around, but that breeze is the golden ticket.
So, if you’re holding out, pencil in the 30th of July. Everything else in this 16-day window is either blown out or too marginal. It’s a long wait, but the forecasts can change, and this spot doesn’t stay poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 16 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 630 | 468 | 516 | 690 | 684 | 595 | 623 | 1012 | 727 | 641 | 602 | 571 | 532 | 1408 | 1083 | 905 | 705 | 714 | 627 | 528 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.12m | 7:49AM1.29m | 8:26PM1.12m | 8:43AM1.24m | 9:20PM1.10m | 9:37AM1.17m | 10:14PM1.08m | 10:33AM1.08m | 11:10PM1.04m | 11:30AM1.00m | 00:07AM1.01m | 12:30PM0.92m | 1:03AM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM-0.05m | 1:30AM0.05m | 2:14PM-0.02m | 2:25AM0.08m | 3:05PM0.02m | 3:21AM0.13m | 3:57PM0.09m | 4:18AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.16m | 5:18AM0.25m | 5:43PM0.23m | 6:22AM0.29m | 6:38PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 21 | SSE 12 | SW 16 |
314 | 167 | 162 | 92 | 44 | 45 | 318 | 278 | 621 | 674 | 641 | 522 | 515 | 508 | 390 | 508 | 560 | 465 | 714 | 328 | 502 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 8 | SSW 17 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
138 | 65 | 59 | 30 | 72 | 64 | 46 | 243 | 528 | 589 | 255 | 560 | 411 | 406 | 23 | 57 | 116 | 321 | 365 | 627 | 528 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 15 | SE 16 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 17 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SSW 19 | S 27 | S 25 | SSW 23 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSE 12 |
72 | 71 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 309 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 55 | 326 | 705 | 144 | 370 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 7 | SE 12 | E 4 | SE 10 |
310 | 630 | 468 | 516 | 690 | 684 | 595 | 623 | 1012 | 727 | 514 | 602 | 571 | 532 | 1408 | 1083 | 905 | 153 | 580 | 18 | 400 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2465 | 2499 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1197 | 1197 | 1232 | 1197 | 1197 | 1181 | 1129 |
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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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