
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 2,891 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First off, it's a bit of a tough start. The good news is there's swell coming, but the wind is going to be a real problem for most of the time. The first real chance to get wet isn't until the afternoon of Monday, the 3rd of August. Before that, you've got a couple of days of cross-offshore winds and choppy conditions that are best left alone.
So, the standout session in this whole outlook is the Monday afternoon of the 3rd of August. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the southwest, but it's the wind that makes it special. It's going to be offshore, blowing at a gentle 9 mph from the north-northeast. That's going to put a nice face on the waves at Salamumu, a consistent reef break that's exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting around 81°, which is about normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 718, and with a period of 14 seconds, that's a solid groundswell that will have plenty of push. It's an advanced wave, so you'll want your wits about you, and it can get crowded here sometimes, so get there early.
After that, the wind shuts it down. Tuesday the 4th starts with a light cross-onshore, but it gets worse. From Wednesday the 5th right through to the end of the 16-day window, we're looking at a long run of fresh to strong cross-onshore and cross-shore winds. The swell stays consistent, with some pretty significant energy readings – you'll see numbers like 1582 and 3509 (moderate to strong). But it's all going to be a choppy, messy, lumpy mess. The waves will be blown out, making it pretty much unsurfable for a paddle. If you're into kite surfing, though, those strong cross-shore winds and some solid swell in the 7ft to 8ft range might look interesting.
There's a small window on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August, where the wind goes cross-shore and the swell drops a bit, but it's still lumpy and only a marginal call. The same goes for the morning of the 15th of August. Honestly, nothing in that second week comes close to the clean conditions we saw on that Monday afternoon. It's a real shame, because the swell is there, but the wind just won't play ball.
All in all, pick your moment carefully. That Monday afternoon is the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, it's going to be a battle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
443 | 340 | 360 | 407 | 395 | 444 | 444 | 459 | 618 | 517 | 635 | 754 | 911 | 617 | 840 | 679 | 2817 | 2775 | 2293 | 1070 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | 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 |
High Tide | 9:16PM0.98m | 9:28AM1.00m | 10:00PM0.99m | 10:16AM0.96m | 10:50PM0.99m | 11:13AM0.92m | 11:48PM1.00m | 12:18PM0.90m | 00:52AM1.03m | 1:28PM0.90m | 1:58AM1.07m | 2:37PM0.93m | 3:01AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.27m | 3:41PM0.22m | 4:05AM0.28m | 4:26PM0.25m | 5:02AM0.29m | 5:19PM0.26m | 6:07AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.27m | 7:18AM0.24m | 7:28PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.19m | 8:35PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 13 |
443 | 289 | 223 | 407 | 395 | 444 | 444 | 459 | 618 | 517 | 464 | 537 | 534 | 496 | 360 | 679 | 2817 | 164 | 88 | 1070 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
375 | 340 | 360 | 219 | 179 | 126 | 87 | 272 | 361 | 446 | 635 | 754 | 68 | 126 | 416 | 276 | 251 | 40 | 41 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NNW 12 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 11 | SW 21 | SW 13 |
43 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 38 | 24 | 89 | 51 | 322 | 384 | 202 | 108 | 99 | 190 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 11 | — | — | — | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SE 8 |
60 | 15 | 10 | 92 | — | — | — | 56 | 281 | 12 | 87 | 88 | 911 | 617 | 840 | 574 | 495 | 2775 | 2293 | 346 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 27 | 121 | 1521 | 121 | 2207 | 2207 | 2207 | 2212 | 2259 | 2259 | 1232 | 1239 | 1511 | 1232 |
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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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