Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.8° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,589 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The surf forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Salamumu and what’s coming down the pike. It’s a rough patch, no two ways about it. The first week or more is mostly a write-off, and the second week only barely scrapes into rideable territory.

Water temp is a balmy 28°, right on the money for July. No surprises there.

Thursday the 9th teases us. The morning shows 6ft swell from the SW, with a long 17-second period and solid energy (2311), but a cross-shore breeze at 12 mph and the risk of thunderstorms keep it marginal. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore wind, the swell bumps to 7ft from the SW (16-second period, energy 2714), and the wave comment says “clean.” If you’re keen, that Thursday arvo is your best early window, but it’s more of a salvage job than a standout.

Then it gets ugly. From Friday the 10th morning through Sunday the 19th, it’s a long, brutal stretch. Onshore winds from the south and southeast blow hard, hitting 31 mph by Friday the 17th. Swell is there—often over 7ft—but it’s blown out, choppy, lumpy, and messy. Every wave comment screams “poor surf conditions.” Energy is high, hitting 2714 early on, but with that wind, this is kite-surfing weather, not paddling. The period even drops to 7-9 seconds mid-month, making it junky windswell.

Finally, from Sunday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd, the wind eases to a cross-shore moderate breeze around 12-18 mph. Swell shows up from the SSE to SE, 4ft to 7ft, with periods back to 12-13 seconds. Wave comments improve to “marginal surf forecast.” Energy is moderate, from 718 to 1535. It’s nothing flash, but it’s surfable. Tuesday the 21st afternoon is the pick: 5ft SE swell, 12-second period, cross-shore wind at 12 mph, moderate energy (1016). Internally it scores a 2 out of 10—best of a bad lot.

No true standouts. The Thursday 9th afternoon is the cleanest, but at 7ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. Beginners, you’re stuck with a long wait.

Bottom line: a long, empty stretch from the 10th to the 19th, then a few marginal windows from the 20th. Keep watching the forecasts—things can turn.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
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Friday
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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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SW
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2.2
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15
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2.2
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13
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12
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SSW
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SSE
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1.7
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2.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2140
2589
2002
1801
1587
1623
1137
864
749
1613
1285
975
739
489
580
375
644
349
419
310
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Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
NNE
25
S
20
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30
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25
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25
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20
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:41PM0.93m
2:13AM1.08m
2:44PM0.96m
3:12AM1.14m
3:46PM1.00m
4:09AM1.21m
4:45PM1.04m
5:06AM1.26m
5:42PM1.08m
6:01AM1.30m
6:37PM1.10m
6:56AM1.31m
7:32PM1.12m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.23m
8:37AM0.20m
8:46PM0.19m
9:39AM0.12m
9:46PM0.14m
10:38AM0.05m
10:44PM0.09m
11:34AM-0.01m
11:41PM0.06m
12:29PM-0.04m
00:36AM0.04m
1:22PM-0.05m
1:30AM0.05m
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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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