Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with 1,794 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Look, I’ve been staring at the charts for Salamumu and, honestly, it’s a pretty grim run for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a decent reef break that can handle a solid SE swell, but the wind is just not playing ball. It’s a solid stretch of nothing, so let’s walk through it.
For the first week, from Monday 31 August right through to Sunday 13 September, it’s a real struggle. The wind is relentless – mostly from the ESE and SE, blowing cross-onshore or cross, and it’s anything from a moderate breeze to a strong breeze. That means the wave face is going to be lumpy, choppy, and messy. Swell height is hovering around 2 ft to 4 ft for the first few days, with a moderate combined energy, but it’s short-period windswell at 12–16 seconds, so it’s not holding any shape. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, no real drama there.
The only faint glimmer comes on Friday 4 September, Saturday 5 September, and Sunday 6 September. The swell starts to build a bit, with heights of 3 ft to 6 ft, and the period stretches to 15–16 seconds, which is a longer-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps into the moderate-to-strong range, but the wind is still cross or cross-onshore, so the quality is marginal at best. The reef at Salamumu can handle a longer-period swell better than a beach break, but with that cross-shore chop, it’s not going to be clean. Crowds are possible, but honestly, I doubt many will be out there in these conditions.
After that, from Monday 7 September onward, the wind stays fresh and cross-onshore, with swell heights mostly 4 ft to 5 ft and a strong combined energy. The period is still long (15–19 seconds), but the wind is just too strong and wrong direction to make it worth paddling out. By Tuesday 15 September, it’s more of the same – poor surf, no real standouts.
If you’re a kite surfer, the strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions might actually be interesting for the beach breaks, but for a paddle surfer, this is a blank run. The reef is consistent, but it rarely breaks well with this setup. The best I can say is that the 5th of September has the most swell energy and a little less wind, but it’s still a marginal call. No real standout here – just a lot of waiting for the wind to ease.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 |
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289 | 273 | 196 | 190 | 141 | 138 | 125 | 203 | 429 | 477 | 574 | 640 | 589 | 1794 | 802 | 1611 | 1292 | 775 | 355 | 277 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:43PM1.07m | 9:04AM1.01m | 9:31PM1.05m | 9:57AM0.95m | 10:26PM1.04m | 11:00AM0.91m | 11:31PM1.03m | 12:12PM0.88m | 00:41AM1.03m | 1:26PM0.89m | 1:51AM1.07m | 2:34PM0.94m | 2:54AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM0.17m | 2:54AM0.20m | 3:11PM0.20m | 3:47AM0.22m | 4:01PM0.23m | 4:48AM0.24m | 5:00PM0.26m | 5:58AM0.24m | 6:09PM0.28m | 7:13AM0.22m | 7:23PM0.26m | 8:23AM0.17m | 8:32PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
289 | 273 | 196 | 190 | 141 | 138 | 101 | 94 | 429 | 477 | 574 | 640 | 551 | 1794 | 802 | 1611 | 1292 | 775 | 355 | 277 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 15 | E 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | SW 15 | S 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
99 | 75 | 68 | 80 | 73 | 79 | 70 | 203 | 65 | 41 | 183 | 423 | 589 | 543 | 639 | 521 | 525 | 368 | 322 | 234 | 255 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | N 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | SW 9 | SW 21 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
75 | 8 | 62 | 56 | 25 | 35 | 125 | 64 | 39 | 137 | 41 | 69 | 345 | 130 | 401 | 54 | 40 | 42 | 29 | 154 | 150 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
6 | 166 | 20 | 64 | 53 | 55 | 80 | 86 | 115 | 120 | 128 | 98 | 91 | 17 | 77 | 326 | 341 | 262 | 26 | 34 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 582 | 1239 | 864 | 864 | 1232 | 1232 | 866 | 575 | 1182 | 582 | 575 | 582 | 582 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1239 |
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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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