Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.2° C
0.1° 

Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 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

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down the waves at Salamumu for the next couple weeks. It’s a long outlook with a lot of wind drama, but there’s a window worth pointing out.

Right now, starting Thursday the 20th of August, it’s not looking good. There’s a 6ft swell from the SSW, but a cross-onshore wind at 19 mph is ruining it. The line-up is lumpy and messy. Wave energy is sitting at 1956 (moderate to strong), but you don’t want to be out there. Water temp is 81°, which is about normal for the time of year.

This pattern holds through Friday the 21st, Saturday the 22nd, Sunday the 23rd, and on into Monday the 24th of August. The swell stays between 5ft and 7ft, mostly from the S or SSE, with period hitting 15 seconds on Saturday afternoon. That’s a proper groundswell, but the wind—19-22 mph cross-onshore—keeps the surface ugly. Wave energy ranges from 1000 to 2000 (moderate to strong). Tuesday the 25th sees the size drop to 3-4ft, but it’s still choppy. Wednesday morning the 26th offers a little hope: a 3ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the wind goes cross-shore at 12 mph. Energy is down to 533 (weak to moderate), and it’s marginal at best.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th of August bring a risk of thunderstorms, with a 4ft SW swell and 15-16 second period, but cross-onshore winds keep it lumpy.

The real winner comes on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning and afternoon both see the wind shift to the NE at 12 mph—a clean cross-offshore—and for the first time, the line-up goes glassy. The swell is 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and wave energy is 684 (weak to moderate). The crowd factor at Salamumu is listed as ‘sometimes’, so it might be a bit social, but with conditions this small and clean, it’ll be a good crew.

Sunday the 30th of August morning is another option, with ENE wind at only 6 mph and a 3ft SW swell with a 13-second period. It’s light and clean, wave energy 332 (weak). Get out on a longboard. The afternoon kills it, though.

After that, it’s grim. Monday the 31st of August is tiny at 2ft and blown out. Tuesday the 1st of September brings a 4ft S swell with a massive 20-second period—very long period—but the wind is screaming at 22 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy. Wave energy 1578 (moderate to strong), but the wind ruins it. Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th of September is more of the same: 5ft to 6ft swell, but cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions.

So the clear standout is Saturday the 29th of August. It’s small at 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the NE cross-offshore wind at 12 mph makes it the only clean session in the whole run. Mark it on your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.9
SSE
12
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
2
S
15
1.6
S
14
1.8
SSE
13
1.6
SSE
11
0.8
S
17
1
S
16
1.7
S
16
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
1.6
SSE
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1496
683
1098
1082
1062
864
1865
1063
1025
657
373
513
1459
644
417
324
706
175
249
534
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
35
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35
ESE
35
ESE
35
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ESE
30
SE
35
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State
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
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cross
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cross-on
High Tide
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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6:22
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Temp °C
25
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Feels °C
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26
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26
25
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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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