Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with 1,881 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
Right now, it’s pretty grim out there. The surf’s pushing 6 feet at Salamumu, but that ESE wind is howling at 25 mph, ripping straight across the face. It’s messy and choppy, total write-off. And it doesn't get much better for a good stretch.
The wind stays stubborn from the ESE for the next several days, always cross or cross-on, rarely dropping below 15-18 mph. The swell bounces around, but the quality stays poor right through the end of August and into the first few days of September. There’s a window around the 3rd of September where we start seeing some bigger SW groundswell push through, with the combined wave energy climbing into the four-digit zone, but that wind is still a problem with a fresh cross-shore chop. It’s only a marginal call at best.
The 4th of September morning is when things start to look interesting on paper. You’ve got a solid 6 feet from the S, period hitting 16 seconds, and the energy is strong. The wind is still cross from the E at 18 mph though, so it’s going to be lumpy. That’s the real story here – we keep getting teased with decent swell size and long-period groundswell, but the wind just won’t cooperate and clean it up.
The 5th of September is the closest we get to a proper session for a while. Morning sees 5 feet from the S with a 13-second period, but the wind drops to a moderate 15 mph cross-shore. It’s still a cross-chop, but it’s the least nasty it’s been. The energy is still solid. It’s the surfable pick of the first week, but that’s faint praise.
After the 5th, it starts to deteriorate again. The wind picks back up, the swell mixes up with shorter period SW energy, and we’re back to poor conditions. There’s a gap of a few days where nothing is worth paddling out for.
Then we hit the second week. The 11th of September morning is a bit of a tease – offshore wind from the SSE at only 12 mph, a long 19-second SW groundswell at 4 feet, and big energy. That’s clean on paper, but it’s marginal, maybe a tide issue. By the afternoon, that same swell jumps to 6 feet, but the wind swings cross-on again and ruins it. The 12th of September pushes 7 feet from the SW with a 16-second period and strong energy, but again, cross-on wind at 18 mph. That size is getting into serious territory anyway, and with that wind, it's a messy, blown-out wall for experts only.
The main takeaway? There’s no clear standout. If I had to pick the least worst time, the 5th of September at Salamumu is your best bet for a manageable, semi-clean wave. The swell is 5 feet from the S, long enough period, and the wind is moderate. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only day where the stars almost align. For the rest of the run up to the 12th, keep your expectations low.
Stay patient, check the forecasts, this stretch looks more like a waiting game than a go-time.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 10 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
531 | 515 | 363 | 428 | 365 | 646 | 576 | 507 | 343 | 289 | 273 | 196 | 190 | 148 | 139 | 125 | 203 | 429 | 573 | 605 | 1245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:47PM1.03m | 6:58AM1.10m | 7:23PM1.05m | 7:37AM1.09m | 8:01PM1.07m | 8:18AM1.05m | 8:43PM1.07m | 9:04AM1.01m | 9:31PM1.05m | 9:57AM0.95m | 10:26PM1.04m | 11:00AM0.91m | 11:31PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:38PM0.14m | 00:46AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.14m | 1:25AM0.18m | 1:48PM0.15m | 2:08AM0.18m | 2:27PM0.17m | 2:54AM0.20m | 3:11PM0.20m | 3:47AM0.22m | 4:01PM0.23m | 4:48AM0.24m | 5:00PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
465 | 314 | 248 | 214 | 211 | 646 | 576 | 507 | 343 | 289 | 273 | 196 | 190 | 144 | 139 | 101 | 203 | 429 | 573 | 605 | 1245 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | S 11 | NE 8 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
115 | 85 | 87 | 137 | 365 | 162 | 85 | 85 | 109 | 75 | 75 | 94 | 80 | 73 | 61 | 125 | 64 | 31 | 60 | 427 | 551 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 11 | SSW 21 |
73 | 123 | 160 | 53 | 28 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 85 | 13 | 13 | 62 | 56 | 80 | 109 | 31 | 31 | 163 | 173 | 63 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
531 | 515 | 363 | 428 | 346 | 243 | 226 | 232 | 10 | 129 | 106 | — | 135 | 148 | 50 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 51 | 76 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1129 | 1182 | 1129 | 1129 | 1162 | 1239 | 998 | 578 | 47 | 582 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 582 | 582 | 1511 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 866 | 1129 |
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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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