
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 3,985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Salamumu over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: the 16-day window opens with a real tease, but it’s not a total washout. We’ve got a couple of windows of clean surf early on, but then a long, nasty stretch of strong winds and messy conditions moves in that’s going to test your patience. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The stand-out session is Monday afternoon, August 3rd. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the SW, with a solid 14-second period, giving it some real grunt. The combined energy is a solid 718 (moderate wave energy), and more importantly, the wind is blowing offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. That’s going to put a glassy top on the reef at Salamumu. It’s a consistent, advanced break, so it’s for the crew who know their way around a reef. You might run into a few others out there, but for that quality, it’s worth it.
Monday morning on the 3rd is a smaller, scrappier option. The swell is 3ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, so the energy is there (621 combined), but the wind is a cross-offshore from the NE at 12 mph. It’s clean, but a bit more wind-affected and the tide might be a factor. It’s a 2 out of 10 kind of session, but if you’re itching for a paddle, it’s the only other half-decent look.
After that, the wheels fall off. From Tuesday, August 4th, right through to the end of the forecast, the wind swings onshore or cross-shore and howls. From the 5th onward, we’re looking at strong breezes, messy chop, and blown-out conditions. The swell actually gets bigger—there’s a 10ft swell from the SSE on Saturday, August 8th, with a massive 3180 combined energy, and a 10ft swell from the SSE on the 10th with 3860 combined energy—but the wind is a brutal 28-31 mph cross-onshore. That’s not surfable for a paddle board; that’s kite territory, plain and simple. The period is long (14-16 seconds), but on a reef with that kind of cross-wind, it’s just a washing machine.
There’s a brief flicker of hope on Friday, August 14th, where the wind goes cross-offshore from the ENE. But the swell has dropped to a tiny 2-2ft from the SE, with weak energy (263-378 combined). It’s clean, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. After that, it’s back to lumpy cross-shore chop for the rest of the run.
To sum it up: your best bet is the Monday afternoon, August 3rd session. After that, you’re looking at a solid week and a half of nothing but strong wind and messy surf. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a case of get it while you can on that first day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | S 20 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
360 | 407 | 395 | 444 | 444 | 459 | 582 | 471 | 540 | 754 | 990 | 720 | 699 | 499 | 1238 | 2982 | 2258 | 1787 | 884 | 1267 | 2564 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | 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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:28AM1.00m | 10:00PM0.99m | 10:16AM0.96m | 10:50PM0.99m | 11:13AM0.92m | 11:48PM1.00m | 12:18PM0.90m | 00:52AM1.03m | 1:28PM0.90m | 1:58AM1.07m | 2:37PM0.93m | 3:01AM1.13m | 3:39PM0.98m | 4:00AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41PM0.22m | 4:05AM0.28m | 4:26PM0.25m | 5:02AM0.29m | 5:19PM0.26m | 6:07AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.27m | 7:18AM0.24m | 7:28PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.19m | 8:35PM0.21m | 9:31AM0.12m | 9:38PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 21 | S 20 | S 17 |
261 | 407 | 395 | 444 | 444 | 459 | 582 | 471 | 404 | 389 | 534 | 496 | 416 | 447 | 1238 | 164 | 88 | 61 | 222 | 1267 | 2564 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 |
360 | 219 | 179 | 126 | 108 | 272 | 355 | 461 | 540 | 754 | 68 | 126 | 360 | 273 | 169 | 29 | 41 | 39 | 43 | 26 | 387 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NNW 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NE 8 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | NE 12 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 11 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | — |
30 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 89 | 51 | 322 | 384 | 11 | 84 | 97 | 190 | 6 | 9 | 39 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 37 | 27 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 11 | — | — | — | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 |
19 | 92 | — | — | — | 42 | 216 | 50 | — | 195 | 990 | 720 | 699 | 499 | 408 | 2982 | 2258 | 1787 | 884 | 1259 | 287 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 27 | 121 | 1521 | 121 | 1521 | 2207 | 2207 | 2212 | 2212 | 2421 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 |
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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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