Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,865 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.2m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Salamumu.
The opening day, Tuesday the 18th of August, is a real gem—the standout of the whole window. We’ve got a clean 5 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is a dead calm, glassy nothing. That’s about as good as it gets for a reef break. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no surprises there. The combined swell energy is strong at 1164, so there’s plenty of push. This one’s for the experienced crew though – that reef and the long period will make the waves a bit walled and fast. You’ll want to be on your game.
After that gorgeous Tuesday, the wheels fall off. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Monday the 31st of August, it’s a long, painful stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The wind swings onshore from the ESE and SE and just doesn’t give up. It’s blowing around 18-25 mph for days on end, making everything lumpy, messy, and cross-onshore. The swell sticks around between 2 ft and 7 ft, but with that wind, it’s a write-off. The energies drop off into the moderate range (down to 125 in some cases), and the periods fluctuate a lot. There’s no point getting excited until we look way out.
Now, if you’re feeling patient and don't mind the uncertainty of a long-range call, keep your eye on Tuesday the 1st of September – nah, scratch that, that’s still rubbish. But Wednesday the 2nd of September is something else on the horizon. A big SW groundswell is forecast to push through at 6 ft to 7 ft with a classic 17-18 second period. That’s a serious amount of water moving, with strong wave energy readings over 2450. The problem is, the wind is forecast to be onshore again, around 18 mph. It’s too far out to trust the wind, but the swell potential is huge. That Wednesday is the only other window that could flip if the wind backs off. For now, it’s promising but very uncertain.
So, bottom line: go charging on Tuesday the 18th of August while it’s glassy and clean. After that, the next 14 days are mostly a write-off for paddle surfing due to the relentless onshore wind. That big swell on September 2nd is a maybe – check back closer to the date.
Stay salty.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1027 | 1101 | 906 | 1006 | 827 | 1393 | 1423 | 683 | 1234 | 1045 | 759 | 894 | 1865 | 1512 | 813 | 544 | 410 | 406 | 396 | 460 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 |
High Tide | 11:21PM0.98m | 11:52AM0.85m | 00:19AM0.94m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:42AM0.31m | 5:50PM0.34m | 6:48AM0.34m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 |
1027 | 1101 | 906 | 1006 | 827 | 1393 | 1423 | 683 | 297 | 221 | 759 | 421 | 1865 | 258 | 813 | 544 | 410 | 406 | 396 | 236 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 13 | SSW 7 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 12 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
108 | 96 | 77 | 44 | 79 | 116 | 429 | 264 | 71 | 44 | 138 | 211 | 302 | 11 | 167 | 151 | 364 | 114 | 89 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | SW 15 | NE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 13 | NE 9 | N 11 | S 18 |
29 | 28 | 45 | 15 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 171 | 16 | 84 | 204 | 84 | 16 | 16 | 110 | 227 | 144 | 3 | 3 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 12 | ESE 7 | SSE 14 | ESE 4 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 29 | 108 | 150 | 1234 | 1045 | 109 | 894 | 171 | 1512 | 17 | 49 | 47 | 334 | 330 | 460 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 1521 | 1521 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1197 | 1129 | 2421 | 1239 | 2408 | 2408 | 1239 | 1232 |
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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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