Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.3° C
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Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salamumu surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 1,938 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a solid run of days where the onshores just won’t quit, and the surf is going to be lumpy and messy. The only spot with any sort of recommendation in the whole window is Salamumu, but it’s a picky one. It’s a reef break, consistent, exposed to the SE swell, and it needs that optimal SE direction to really work. But the wind is going to be its enemy for most of this stretch.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the conditions are the story. For the first week, from Saturday the 22nd to through the following Friday the 28th, it’s all cross-onshore and choppy. We’ve got swell in the 3ft to 6ft range with moderate wave energy, but the fresh breezes are just ruining it. The occasional long-period swell (15-18 seconds) shows up, but it’s doing nothing for us because the wind is blowing all over it. It’s a write-off for the board.

There’s a bit of a lull mid-week, and then we get to the 30th and 31st. The wind drops to a moderate cross-shore, and things start to look a little more interesting. The swell is still there, around 4ft to 5ft, but the quality is only marginal. We’re talking cross-chop and questionable tide. Still not worth getting too excited about.

Then we hit a dead spot. From the 1st to the 4th of September, it’s back to poor conditions with light to moderate onshores. The energy drops right off, and it’s just not doing anything.

But hold on. Look at Saturday the 5th of September. This is the one to circle. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the south with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong. The wind is still cross-onshore, which is a shame, because this could be a proper session if it cleaned up. That’s a lot of water moving, and at this size, it’s only for the experienced crew.

The final day we see, Sunday the 6th, is still sizeable at 7ft but the wind freshens up again, and it’s back to being lumpy.

So, the long and short of it: there’s no classic bluebird day in this forecast. The standout is that Saturday the 5th, but it’s a raw, powerful swell with cross-onshore wind. For a reef break like Salamumu, that’s going to be a battle. It’s promising because of the size and period, but it’s far from certain. Between now and then, it’s a waiting game. The surf just seems to be stuck in a rut with this wind pattern. We’ll see if it shifts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.7
S
12
1.9
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15
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14
1.9
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13
1.6
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11
0.8
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17
1
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16
1.9
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14
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1.7
SSE
8
1.5
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7
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18
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16
1.1
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15
1.5
SSE
10
1.1
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1.1
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15
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
760
1679
1668
1121
681
373
513
597
1364
417
330
384
209
246
508
597
408
551
605
614
383
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
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35
ESE
30
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35
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ESE
35
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Wind State
cross-on
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High Tide
2:56PM0.80m
3:08AM0.94m
3:43PM0.82m
3:52AM0.97m
4:24PM0.86m
4:32AM1.01m
5:01PM0.90m
5:10AM1.05m
5:36PM0.95m
5:46AM1.08m
6:11PM0.99m
6:22AM1.10m
6:47PM1.03m
Low Tide
8:53AM0.32m
8:48PM0.36m
9:41AM0.28m
9:35PM0.33m
10:21AM0.24m
10:16PM0.29m
10:57AM0.21m
10:54PM0.25m
11:31AM0.18m
11:31PM0.22m
12:04PM0.15m
00:08AM0.19m
12:38PM0.14m
00:46AM0.18m
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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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