Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.4° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got cooking at Salamumu over the next couple of weeks. It's a reef break that's consistent and exposed, so it needs the right wind to really fire. The water's sitting at about 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right out of the gate, Saturday the 25th is a bit of a write-off. We've got a fresh cross-shore wind that's making a mess of things, so don't bother paddling out. Sunday the 26th is a little better, with the wind turning cross-offshore in the morning. That'll clean it up, giving us clean waves around 6ft from the S, with a moderate 693 (moderate wave energy). It's a marginal call, but the clean conditions make it the best of the opening weekend.

Monday the 27th is where things start to look up. The morning has gentle cross-offshore winds and clean 5ft waves from the SSE. But the real standout is Monday afternoon. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the NE, it's clean, and we've got 4ft waves from the SSE with moderate energy (851). It's not pumping, but it's clean and fun.

We hit a bit of a lull from Tuesday the 28th all the way through to Tuesday the 4th of August. The wind stays onshore and strong, the swell gets messy, and the scores are poor. There's a tiny window on Tuesday afternoon the 4th of August where it cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny at 3ft. Better to wait.

Now, hold onto your boards, because Wednesday the 5th of August is where we see the real potential. It's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it, but the models are showing some serious promise. The morning has clean waves at 5ft from the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds and strong energy (1907). The afternoon gets even better with 6ft from the SW, at 18 seconds (2229). This is a serious groundswell. That long period will make it a bit tricky at a beach break, but at a reef like Salamumu, with clean conditions, it could be absolutely unreal for experienced surfers.

But the absolute standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Thursday the 6th of August. Holy moly. Thursday morning we're looking at 6ft from the SW with a 17-second period and monster energy (2314). The wind is light offshore from the N. And then Thursday afternoon? It goes glassy. Flat calm. The swell drops slightly to 6ft but it's still a solid SW groundswell with massive energy (1896). This is the pick of the entire forecast. If you're an experienced surfer, this is the day to be out there. It'll be big, powerful, and absolutely perfect. Just be aware, at over 5ft, it's too big for beginners.

After that peak, Friday the 7th sees the wind turn onshore, and it gets lumpy again. The energy drops off through the following weekend and into the next week, with the wind staying strong and onshore for most of it. We end the period with a messy, choppy run.

So to wrap it up: the first week is a mixed bag, but Thursday the 6th of August is the one. The glassy conditions and that powerful SW groundswell are a dream combination. Get your board ready.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night).

Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.7
S
13
1.8
S
12
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S
13
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
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14
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13
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12
1.7
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
11
1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
507
1001
973
927
809
672
579
503
790
1333
1588
1289
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921
802
1110
461
289
667
494
210
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
15
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20
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15
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High Tide
4:09PM0.84m
4:20AM0.99m
4:51PM0.86m
5:00AM1.02m
5:30PM0.88m
5:39AM1.04m
6:08PM0.91m
6:17AM1.07m
6:45PM0.93m
6:54AM1.08m
7:22PM0.95m
7:30AM1.07m
7:58PM0.96m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.27m
10:02PM0.31m
10:50AM0.24m
10:43PM0.28m
11:28AM0.21m
11:22PM0.26m
12:04PM0.18m
11:59PM0.24m
12:39PM0.17m
00:36AM0.22m
1:14PM0.16m
1:14AM0.23m
1:49PM0.17m
1:52AM0.24m
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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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