
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, looking at the waves on offer for Salamumu over the next couple of weeks. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag, but there is one standout window that’s worth circling on the calendar.
For most of this week and into next, the conditions are pretty average with a lot of cross-onshore wind and lumpy, messy surf. The water temp is sitting around 82°, pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing too wild there.
The real action kicks off on Thursday, the 9th of July. Thursday morning at Salamumu is looking a bit average with light cross-shore winds and some chop, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got a glassy surface – completely clean – with a solid 7ft swell coming from the southwest. The period is a long 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping at 2724 (very strong). This is the pick of the forecast, and it’s an exposed reef break that loves a south-east swell, so the direction is right on the money. This is advanced-level surf, with that size and power – not one for beginners. It’s also a spot that can get crowded at times, so get out there early.
Friday the 10th of July sees the swell drop a touch to 7ft from the southwest, with a period of 15 seconds and combined energy dropping to 1922 (still strong). But the wind has swung onshore, so it’s going to be a bit blown out and only marginal for experienced surfers. The weekend looks poor, with onshore wind and messy conditions.
There’s then a long gap of low-quality surf from the 12th through to the 19th of July, with persistent cross-onshore breezes, lumpy conditions, and mostly poor surf. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
Things start to turn slightly on the 20th of July, Monday morning. We get a cleaner session with a cross-offshore breeze and a 5ft south-south-east swell at 12 seconds, combined energy at 1031 (moderate). Still a bit marginal but more workable. Then Tuesday the 21st of July is the next notable window: we’ve got offshore wind from the north, with a 5ft south swell at 13 seconds and combined energy of 1007 (moderate). The wind is clean and offshore, which is a big positive. This is a better option for the more experienced surfer – the reef break will handle that longer period well.
After that, the swell fades right down into the 2ft to 2ft range towards the end of the month, and the wind is back onshore, so the run of poor conditions continues.
Best on offer: Thursday afternoon, the 9th of July, at Salamumu. Solid, clean, and powerful.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 309 | 664 | 2140 | 2589 | 2002 | 1825 | 1640 | 1280 | 1137 | 850 | 668 | 1571 | 1285 | 961 | 513 | 489 | 679 | 370 | 496 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:15AM1.02m | 1:41PM0.93m | 2:13AM1.08m | 2:44PM0.96m | 3:12AM1.14m | 3:46PM1.00m | 4:09AM1.21m | 4:45PM1.04m | 5:06AM1.26m | 5:42PM1.08m | 6:01AM1.30m | 6:37PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.25m | 7:32AM0.26m | 7:45PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.20m | 8:46PM0.19m | 9:39AM0.12m | 9:46PM0.14m | 10:38AM0.05m | 10:44PM0.09m | 11:34AM-0.01m | 11:41PM0.06m | 12:29PM-0.04m | 00:36AM0.04m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 14 | 16 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 |
124 | 201 | 664 | 2140 | 2589 | 2002 | 1825 | 1640 | 1280 | 1137 | 850 | 668 | 1571 | 1285 | 961 | 513 | 268 | 679 | 370 | 344 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
11 | 309 | 472 | 122 | 100 | 119 | 71 | 67 | 40 | 155 | 252 | 508 | 303 | 607 | 449 | 508 | 489 | 311 | 209 | 496 | 287 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SW 11 | SSW 16 |
72 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 18 | 11 | 97 | 38 | 38 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 135 | 160 | 189 | 173 | 56 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | — | — | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 |
220 | 213 | 167 | 99 | — | — | 26 | 75 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 55 | 69 | 270 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 121 | 93 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 608 | 608 | 608 | 29 | 608 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 863 | 582 | 998 | 1239 | 2219 | 1232 | 1521 |
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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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