Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSE swell with 5,322 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the beach. Let's get into it.
Alright, I'm gonna be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim for surf at Salamumu. This is a consistent, exposed reef break that usually handles a good swell, but we've got a stubborn pattern of strong cross-onshore winds that are just trashing everything. The conditions are going to be blown out, messy, and lumpy day after day. It's a tough stretch.
We kick off the forecast on Thursday, August 6th, with a solid 6.2 ft south swell, but a fresh SSE breeze at 22 mph has it all cross-onshore and lumpy. The combined swell energy is a massive 1814, but you can't surf that. That same story repeats Friday and into Saturday, August 8th, where the swell actually jumps to 9.8 ft from the south, but the wind is howling at 31 mph out of the southeast. That's near gale-force, and it's completely blown out. This is serious, heavy, messy power.
Even as we get into the second week around August 10th and 11th, the wind is still strong and crossing up the swell. There's a 6.2 ft south swell on Tuesday the 11th, but the cross-shore wind is making it a mess. Honestly, with that much energy, the wind, and the reef setup, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
We finally see a little light on Sunday, August 16th. The wind swings to the north, going offshore at a gentle 9 mph, and the morning looks clean. The swell is a modest 4.6 ft from the southeast with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is 658 – moderate. It's not going to be a world-beater, but after all that wind, clean conditions on a reef are a lifeline. This is the only standout in the entire 16-day window. It's a genuine window of hope, but the swell is a bit short-period, so the waves might be a little crumbly.
The rest of the 21st is just back to light, cross-onshore winds and fading swell. A long, frustrating wait for a single good morning.
Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that Sunday. It's our only shot.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 19 | SSE 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 952 | 663 | 778 | 535 | 465 | 1420 | 2011 | 1640 | 1065 | 1122 | 1079 | 1394 | 5322 | 2524 | 1649 | 1294 | 901 | 1787 | 1139 | 427 | 761 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:18PM0.90m | 00:52AM1.03m | 1:28PM0.90m | 1:58AM1.07m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.27m | 7:18AM0.24m | 7:28PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.19m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 19 | S 19 | SW 12 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 17 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 754 | 603 | 644 | 441 | 465 | 875 | 162 | 84 | 556 | 42 | 184 | 1394 | 5 | 2524 | 1649 | 1294 | 901 | 135 | 1139 | 427 | 206 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 10 | NE 9 | SW 13 | NE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 108 | 68 | 190 | 416 | 331 | 169 | 14 | 14 | 59 | 15 | 39 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 82 | 84 | 257 | 140 | 58 | 59 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 24 |
| kJ | 7 | 71 | 93 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 31 | 14 | 30 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 91 | 5 | 152 | 57 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 14 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 952 | 663 | 778 | 535 | 452 | 1420 | 2011 | 1640 | 1065 | 1122 | 1079 | 1256 | 5322 | 645 | 443 | 442 | 398 | 1787 | 61 | 216 | 761 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2207 | 1516 | 2212 | 2207 | 2212 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1197 | 1197 | 2147 | 1197 |
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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).
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