
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,027 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look-see at what’s coming.
The first real swell window shows up around August 12 with a moderate groundswell from the S, right on 4ft. The period is a nice 12 seconds, so there’s some proper energy behind it – we’re talking moderate wave energy (780). But the wind is a letdown. That ESE breeze is sitting cross-shore at 18 mph, and the conditions are poor. It’s a lumpy, cross-chop situation. Not clean, not fun.
Moving into Thursday the 13th, the swell drops a fraction to 4ft, still from the SSE with a similar period. The wind stays cross-shore and 15 mph, so Thursday morning is still poor. The afternoon improves slightly on the wave comment – it’s now “marginal” due to questionable tide conditions, but that cross-chop is still there. Nothing to get excited about.
Friday the 14th sees the swell drop right down to 3ft and then 2ft in the afternoon, but the wind swings cross-onshore, making it choppy. That’s a write-off. Saturday and Sunday the 15th and 16th stay small with moderate cross-shore wind; the swell is from the SW with a very long 16-18 second period. That long period stuff tends to wall up and be a bit straight at reef setups unless the tide and bank are perfect. Still, the conditions are “poor” for most of it. Sunday afternoon the 16th edges into “marginal” but it’s small and cross.
Monday the 17th, early morning gives us a bit of hope. The wind goes cross-offshore, 18 mph from the E, and the swell is 3ft from the SW at 16 seconds. The wave comment says “clean.” That’s the first moment in this run where it looks like you might catch a decent, lined-up wave, even if it’s not big. Still, it’s on the smaller side for a reef that likes size, and the crowd factor is possible.
Tuesday the 18th has the biggest swell so far: 5ft from the SW, 16-second period, moderate wave energy (1134). But that cross-onshore wind in the afternoon spoils it, and the morning is marked as marginal with cross-shore all over it. Too messy.
Then the 20th of August sees a 10ft monster from the SSE with 14 seconds – very strong wave energy (6059) – but it’s cross-onshore with 22-25 mph winds, absolutely messy. You’d need a jet ski and a death wish. That kind of size at an exposed reef like Salamumu, with that wind, is a hard pass.
From the 21st to the 23rd, we’re sitting on 5ft to 7ft swells from the S and SSE, but the wind is always cross or cross-onshore, fresh. The scores are low. Saturday the 22nd afternoon is “marginal” again, but the chop is lurking.
Finally, Sunday the 23rd afternoon gives a little glimmer: 5ft from the S with a 13-second period, and the wind finally goes cross-off from the ENE at 12 mph. The wave comment is “clean.” This is the best option in the entire outlook, but it’s still not a standout. The crowd at Salamumu can be present, so expect some company if you go.
After that, Monday the 24th is gentle and marginal, then from the 25th through the 27th, it all fades back to tiny, messy cross-onshore junk. The 27th afternoon has a tiny 1ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, but the wind is direct cross-onshore. Barely a ripple.
Verdict: If you’re desperate, the clean window on Monday morning the 17th or Sunday afternoon the 23rd of August is your best bet. Otherwise, this is a long, frustrating run of poor conditions. The first week is a write-off due to wind, and the second week has size but no quality. Hang in there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
420 | 548 | 270 | 451 | 350 | 228 | 152 | 215 | 125 | 159 | 258 | 516 | 459 | 515 | 421 | 508 | 940 | 1027 | 964 | 894 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.13m | 6:39AM1.29m | 7:10PM1.15m | 7:28AM1.26m | 7:59PM1.15m | 8:17AM1.20m | 8:47PM1.12m | 9:06AM1.11m | 9:36PM1.08m | 9:57AM1.02m | 10:27PM1.03m | 10:52AM0.93m | 11:21PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:22AM0.04m | 1:00PM-0.02m | 1:12AM0.05m | 1:47PM0.01m | 2:03AM0.08m | 2:32PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.14m | 3:18PM0.14m | 3:45AM0.20m | 4:05PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.26m | 4:55PM0.29m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
420 | 548 | 195 | 451 | 350 | 228 | 134 | 215 | 97 | 138 | 118 | 516 | 459 | 515 | 421 | 508 | 940 | 1027 | 964 | 894 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 10 |
77 | 206 | 68 | 171 | 210 | 170 | 148 | 147 | 125 | 159 | 258 | 114 | 79 | 27 | 77 | 74 | 71 | 83 | 52 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSE 15 | SW 16 | NE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | NE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | SW 11 | NE 9 | SE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
80 | 73 | 124 | 27 | 169 | 89 | 152 | 43 | 55 | 94 | 103 | 29 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 27 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSE 11 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 9 | ESE 6 | NE 8 | — | — | SE 9 |
203 | 101 | 270 | — | 344 | 69 | 76 | 84 | 24 | 23 | 88 | 123 | 37 | 50 | 96 | 28 | 35 | — | — | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 575 | 575 | 47 | 575 | 149 | 121 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 575 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 2207 | 2207 |
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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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