Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.1° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 4,377 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

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 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 10th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’m a bit gutted to say it’s a bleak run for the foreseeable future around Salamumu. We’ve got a big, messy 16-day window ahead, and the first few days are a write-off. From Saturday the 8th right through to at least the end of the first week, it’s just a constant battle with strong winds and blown-out, poor surf conditions. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The standout energy is actually there – from Saturday the 10th we see a massive pulse of energy, with a combined swell energy reading of 4443, which is strong to very strong. Swell hits 10ft from the SSE on a 16-second period, proper long-period groundswell. But here’s the heartbreaker: it’s accompanied by a strong cross-shore breeze, 28 mph from the ESE, creating messy cross-chop. For a reef break like Salamumu, that long period might actually be a blessing, but the wind is just ruining it. It’s the same story through the following days – huge energy, but cross-onshore or cross-shore winds keep it a “no-go.”

The second week doesn’t offer much relief. There’s a slight drop in wind strength, but it’s still a fresh to moderate breeze, mostly cross-onshore, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. We see a couple of mornings with marginal scores, like on Wednesday the 19th, when the swell is 6ft from the SW on a 17-second period, with a moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy is still moderate to strong at 1843, but the conditions are just barely on the edge of being rideable for a local who knows the reef. But it’s nothing to get excited about.

The only real window that might be worth a look is around Wednesday the 19th morning, but even then, it’s a gamble. For a beginner, the swell is consistently over 5ft and often over 8ft for the first week, so it’s expert territory anyway. The consistent wind direction from the ESE and SE, combined with the big swell, makes this setup look far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period.

So, bottom line – there’s no true standout session here. The energy is there, but the wind is a persistent enemy. It’s a classic case of a lot of water moving but no clean shape to ride. We’ll have to wait for the next pattern change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3.5
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10
3
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10
3
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
12
2.4
SSE
12
3
SSE
16
2.4
S
16
2.1
S
14
1.9
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14
1.8
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14
1.6
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13
1.3
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13
1.2
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12
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12
1.4
SE
11
0.7
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14
0.9
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13
0.7
S
12
0.5
SW
18
0.7
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2146
1824
1316
1034
1522
1534
4377
2753
1818
1332
1196
905
526
420
278
493
187
268
141
152
166
Wind (km/h)
50
SE
50
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
40
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40
E
35
ESE
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30
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35
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25
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35
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:37PM0.93m
3:01AM1.13m
3:39PM0.98m
4:00AM1.19m
4:37PM1.04m
4:56AM1.25m
5:30PM1.09m
5:48AM1.28m
6:21PM1.13m
6:39AM1.29m
7:10PM1.15m
7:28AM1.26m
7:59PM1.15m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.21m
9:31AM0.12m
9:38PM0.16m
10:29AM0.05m
10:36PM0.10m
11:22AM0.00m
11:30PM0.06m
12:12PM-0.03m
00:22AM0.04m
1:00PM-0.02m
1:12AM0.05m
1:47PM0.01m
2:03AM0.08m
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6:20
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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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