Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.3° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SE swell with 729 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates. Rusty here, and I've got the skinny on the surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. Let's be straight with you, it's a tough stretch for Salamumu. This is a consistent, advanced reef break that needs clean conditions, and we just aren't getting them.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a washout. The problem is the wind. We've got a relentless stream of ESE to SE winds, clocking in at 18 to 28 mph, keeping the ocean in a constant state of cross-shore or cross-onshore chop. The water temp is sitting at a very comfortable 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for us.

Let's break it down. The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 27th starts with a moderate 4 ft SW swell but the cross-on wind makes it a choppy mess. The energy is weak, only around 1099. It only gets worse from there. Friday and Saturday the 28th and 29th see the wind howling at 25 mph, with a messy cross-shore chop. The swell mixes up directions, but it’s all poor.

Sunday the 30th through to the first week of September is more of the same. Fresh ESE winds, lumpy seas, and swell heights fluctuating between 2 ft and 5 ft. The energy is moderate at best, dropping to 222 on the 2nd of September before climbing back up. The wind keeps the surface messy, making it impossible to get a clean ride.

The second week picks up a bit in raw energy, but the wind remains the enemy. The 4th of September sees a strong 5 ft S swell with a period of 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1759, which is getting healthy. But it's all cross-on. The swell direction is S, while the optimum for Salamumu is SE, so it's not hitting the reef right. The 11th of September even has a 6 ft SW swell with a long 17-second period and a massive 2093 energy rating. That's a lot of power, but again, with a 18 mph cross-on wind, it's going to be a messy, blown-out disappointment. The 12th and 13th hold similar promise with 6 ft SW swell, but the same wind problem.

So, honestly, there is no standout session here. There's no point in sugar-coating it. The consistent wind and constant cross-chop make this a stretch of poor surf conditions. The few times the swell gets big enough to be interesting, the wind ruins it. For this area, a blank run like this is more common than you'd hope, but it won't last forever. These forecasts can change, and the reef will fire again when the wind gods decide to cooperate. Until then, it's a tough watch.

Rusty, signing out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.3
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15
1.1
SW
15
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SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
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S
16
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13
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13
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12
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10
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9
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8
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
695
551
587
450
355
418
374
528
465
412
343
289
215
196
181
188
135
171
258
223
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
40
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40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
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ESE
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25
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35
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High Tide
6:11PM0.99m
6:22AM1.10m
6:47PM1.03m
6:58AM1.10m
7:23PM1.05m
7:37AM1.09m
8:01PM1.07m
8:18AM1.05m
8:43PM1.07m
9:04AM1.01m
9:31PM1.05m
9:57AM0.95m
10:26PM1.04m
Low Tide
12:04PM0.15m
00:08AM0.19m
12:38PM0.14m
00:46AM0.18m
1:12PM0.14m
1:25AM0.18m
1:48PM0.15m
2:08AM0.18m
2:27PM0.17m
2:54AM0.20m
3:11PM0.20m
3:47AM0.22m
4:01PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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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