Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.2° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,606 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. 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 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, looking at the 16-day window for the Salamumu region, a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the swell. The water’s sitting at 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tough stretch ahead. The first week is a write-off, honestly. From Tuesday the 1st right through to Sunday the 7th, the onshore wind is just relentless – fresh to strong breezes hammering across from the east-southeast and southeast, making everything messy and lumpy. Swell direction is all over the shop too, from S to SW, with periods hitting 12 to 16 seconds, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is ruining it. The combined wave energy creeps up from 387 to a strong 2499 on Saturday the 5th, but without any clean wind, that’s just a big, bumpy mess. Not a single rideable wave in that lot.

We’ve got a bit of a gap there, but nothing changes much. Monday the 8th and Tuesday the 9th are still cross-onshore junk, with lumpy 3 ft to 5 ft swell. The energy is moderate to strong (887 to 981), but the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s a grind.

Then, finally, a glimmer. Friday the 11th of September – the morning session shows a shift. The wind drops to a gentle breeze from the east-southeast, going cross-shore, with a 4 ft south swell rolling in at a nice 15-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1285, and while the rating is only marginal, it’s the first time the wind is not ruining it. That’s the standout for the whole period – a long-period groundswell with clean-ish cross-shore wind. The water’s still warm, and since this is a reef break, that long period (15 seconds) is a dream, giving you proper shaped waves with longer waits between sets. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few mates out, but it’s a top-shelf option for advanced surfers. The swell is coming from the SE, which is right in the optimum direction for this spot.

After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 12th is a step down with cross-shore wind and a smaller 4 ft south swell, but the energy is moderate (905). Sunday the 13th has a slightly better chance in the afternoon – the wind drops right off to a light 5 km/h from the southeast, cross-on, with a 5 ft SW swell at 17 seconds. That’s a score of 3, and it’s the second best window. The very long period (17 seconds) will make it a bit fat at times, but on a reef, it’ll still give you some nice, clean lines. The energy is strong (1333).

The second week sees more size, but the wind comes back. Monday the 14th has 7 ft SW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy – not good. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are back to cross-shore wind, with 5 ft to 6 ft SW swell, but the combined energy is strong to very strong (2401 and 1499). The wind is fresh, so it’s lumpy cross-chop. For a reef break, these are marginal calls at best. If you’re an expert and desperate, you might get a few, but it’s not clean.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Friday the 11th of September – that’s the one to circle. The Sunday afternoon of the 13th is a decent backup. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for a clean wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:31PM1.05m
9:57AM0.95m
10:26PM1.04m
11:00AM0.91m
11:31PM1.03m
12:12PM0.88m
00:41AM1.03m
1:26PM0.89m
1:51AM1.07m
2:34PM0.94m
2:54AM1.12m
3:34PM1.00m
3:52AM1.18m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.20m
3:47AM0.22m
4:01PM0.23m
4:48AM0.24m
5:00PM0.26m
5:58AM0.24m
6:09PM0.28m
7:13AM0.22m
7:23PM0.26m
8:23AM0.17m
8:32PM0.22m
9:24AM0.11m
9:33PM0.16m
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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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