Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 2,949 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
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 offer for us.
Honestly, looking down the run, it's a pretty grim 16-day picture for Salamumu. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, and the only surfable windows are marginal at best. The wind is the main villain here, hammering us from the ESE and SE for days on end, keeping things choppy and lumpy. There's no real stand-out day where everything clicks.
We start off with some small hope, but it gets dashed quickly. The first surf to talk about is on Thursday, August 13th. We've got a 4ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, with moderate wave energy (657). But the wind is a cross-shore at 16 mph, creating a cross-chop. The water temp sits at 81°, which is about average for the time of year. It's just messy, not worth paddling out for.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a write-off. We see a constant barrage of cross-onshore winds, mostly from the ESE and SE, hitting 19 to 22 mph. The swell hangs around from the S and SW, but the lumps and bumps make it a slog. Even when the swell size builds, like on Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd, with 8ft S swells (very strong energy over 3000), the wind is just too strong and onshore. That kind of power with that wind at a reef break is more for the kites out there, not for a paddle surfer.
There's a faint glimmer on the 17th and 18th of August. The wind drops a bit, with a gentle breeze on Monday afternoon the 17th. We get a 3ft SW swell (16 seconds) and moderate wave energy (665). It’s still a cross-shore, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but it might be the least terrible session of the whole run. Tuesday the 18th is similar, with a 4ft to 5ft SW swell, but the cross-onshore kicks back in.
After that, from the 20th of August right through to the 28th, it’s back to poor conditions with strong winds and lumpy seas. The swell stays up, even hitting 8ft again, but without the right wind, Salamumu is just not happening.
To be blunt, if you're desperate, maybe have a look at Monday afternoon the 17th. Otherwise, save your energy. It's a rough stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 270 | 555 | 380 | 228 | 152 | 219 | 125 | 203 | 258 | 510 | 400 | 521 | 427 | 508 | 940 | 823 | 989 | 989 | 894 | 733 | 589 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:10PM1.15m | 7:28AM1.26m | 7:59PM1.15m | 8:17AM1.20m | 8:47PM1.12m | 9:06AM1.11m | 9:36PM1.08m | 9:57AM1.02m | 10:27PM1.03m | 10:52AM0.93m | 11:21PM0.98m | 11:52AM0.85m | 00:19AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM-0.02m | 1:12AM0.05m | 1:47PM0.01m | 2:03AM0.08m | 2:32PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.14m | 3:18PM0.14m | 3:45AM0.20m | 4:05PM0.21m | 4:41AM0.26m | 4:55PM0.29m | 5:42AM0.31m | 5:50PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 195 | 555 | 373 | 228 | 134 | 219 | 99 | 138 | 118 | 510 | 400 | 521 | 427 | 508 | 940 | 823 | 989 | 989 | 894 | 733 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | NE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | S 16 |
| kJ | 68 | 171 | 210 | 170 | 148 | 147 | 125 | 203 | 258 | 82 | 108 | 25 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 92 | 85 | 109 | 32 | 43 | 179 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 124 | 19 | 169 | 89 | 152 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 103 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 7 | 24 | 47 | 63 | 45 | 16 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 270 | 383 | 380 | 75 | 94 | 94 | 61 | 155 | 16 | 29 | 38 | 12 | 14 | 57 | 17 | 117 | 17 | 119 | 11 | 29 | 204 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 575 | 47 | 575 | 121 | 582 | 582 | 47 | 121 | 575 | 121 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 29 | 121 | 121 | 2222 | 1239 | 2408 |
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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).
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