Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.7° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Salamumu in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Sunday 22 Nov, 7AM (local time) – 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,665 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Salamumu before Thursday 26 Nov. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 8ft (2.5m), 11s on Sunday 22 Nov.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 22nd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Rating
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
1.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
232
260
486
466
589
414
367
478
393
402
325
294
499
614
450
422
490
522
441
354
Wind (km/h)
35
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40
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40
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
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ESE
35
ESE
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ESE
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ESE
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ESE
40
SE
40
ESE
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ESE
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ESE
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ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
40
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross
cross
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High Tide
7:09PM1.08m
7:41AM0.92m
7:50PM1.04m
8:25AM0.87m
8:33PM1.00m
9:12AM0.83m
9:20PM0.95m
10:04AM0.80m
10:11PM0.91m
10:59AM0.79m
11:05PM0.89m
11:56AM0.79m
11:59PM0.88m
Low Tide
1:34AM0.17m
1:32PM0.25m
2:16AM0.20m
2:12PM0.29m
3:00AM0.23m
2:56PM0.33m
3:48AM0.27m
3:45PM0.37m
4:39AM0.30m
4:38PM0.40m
5:32AM0.32m
5:35PM0.42m
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Temp °C
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25
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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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