Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, S swell with 1,933 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.
| Wave Type | Time (+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 here.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for a proper surf at Salamumu. We’ve got a solid stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up what would otherwise be a decent run of swell. The water temp is sitting right around 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first week is a write-off. From Thursday the 20th through to the following Wednesday the 26th, we’re looking at fresh cross-onshore breezes, mostly from the SE, with lumpy and poor conditions. The swell is there, ranging from around 2ft to 7ft, with periods mostly in the 11 to 16 second range, so there’s some energy. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong at times, hitting values like 2032 and 2311, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. It’s just going to be a messy, choppy mess.
There’s a small window around Saturday the 29th of August. The wind eases off a touch, and we get a brief period of cleaner conditions, with a light ENE breeze. Swell drops right down to a tiny 3ft with a 14-second period, and the energy is weak at 616. It’s not going to be big, but it might be the only time the place looks semi-rideable. Still, it’s marginal at best.
After that, it’s back to the same story. More storms and cross-onshore winds through the end of the month and into the first days of September. The swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, with weak energy readings in the low hundreds. There is a bit of a pulse around the 3rd and 4th of September, with swell jumping back to 5ft and period around 15-16 seconds, but the wind is forecast to be strong from the ESE, which will just trash it again. That one’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
For a spot like Salamumu, which is a consistent reef break, this kind of blank run is a bit more normal than you’d hope. The good news is, it won’t stay poor forever. Forecasts change. But for now, if you’ve got a kite, the setup might be more interesting than paddling out. For the surfer, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 8 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1482 | 1526 | 683 | 1098 | 1082 | 1062 | 851 | 1860 | 1175 | 1139 | 645 | 473 | 412 | 482 | 1001 | 673 | 268 | 470 | 154 | 114 | 322 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:56PM0.81m | 1:19AM0.91m | 1:59PM0.79m | 2:17AM0.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:55AM0.34m | 7:53PM0.38m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1482 | 429 | 683 | 341 | 218 | 138 | 421 | 1860 | 1175 | 211 | 149 | 373 | 412 | 482 | 88 | 673 | 158 | 166 | 116 | 114 | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 15 | SW 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 7 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 116 | 54 | 264 | 71 | 67 | 204 | 211 | 302 | 258 | 112 | 230 | 144 | 89 | 75 | 9 | 41 | 268 | 229 | 134 | 44 | 322 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | NE 10 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | N 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SE 8 | N 12 |
| kJ | 35 | 23 | 171 | 16 | 84 | 151 | 134 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 18 | 25 | 38 | 91 | 9 | 57 | 55 | 147 | 154 | 49 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSW 14 | SSE 6 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 6 | SE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 14 | E 9 | NE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 3 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 118 | 1526 | 145 | 1098 | 1082 | 1062 | 851 | 120 | 163 | 1139 | 645 | 473 | 242 | 199 | 1001 | 55 | 12 | 470 | 1 | 54 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1521 | 1521 | 1521 | 2207 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1129 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1232 | 1239 | 1182 | 2421 | 998 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 |
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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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