Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 3,005 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what we’ve got for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
First up, the water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there, just your typical warm tropical bath.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday the 13th sees some swell around 4 ft from the SSE with a period of 11 seconds, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore and it’s choppy. The combined energy is moderate at 657, and the call is poor surf. Thursday afternoon isn’t much better – a bit more energy at 1153 but still marginal and messy. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are flat and poor, with small swell dropping to 2 ft and cross or cross-onshore winds. We’re looking at a few days of nothing really worth paddling out for through Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, with marginal conditions at best. The energy stays moderate, around the 500-650 mark, but the wind keeps it lumpy.
Tuesday the 18th through Wednesday the 19th sees the swell build a little – up to 5 ft from the SW with a 16-second period – but again, cross-onshore winds ruin it. The energy climbs into the 900-1100 range, so there’s push, but the surface is choppy and the surf is poor.
Now, the standout – and I mean the only real standout – comes on Friday the 28th of August. That’s over two weeks away, so keep in mind this is a long-range promise and not locked in, but it looks beautiful. On Friday morning we get a 5 ft swell from the S, period 10 seconds, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s clean surf, energy moderate at 567, and the call is “expect very good surf conditions.” Friday afternoon is even cleaner – same swell size at 4 ft, same light cross-offshore wind, and a score of 3 out of 10 for quality. The energy is 554, and it’s described as clean. That’s your window. Salamumu is a consistent, exposed reef break that works best with SE swell, and we’re getting S swell with a clean wind. For a reef, the period is a bit short at 10 seconds, but the wind is the real hero here – glassy conditions make this the pick of the entire forecast. It’s an advanced wave, and crowds are sometimes around, so you might have company, but for that kind of clean reef, it’s worth it.
Before that, from the 20th through the 24th, we get a big pulse of energy. Thursday the 20th hits 6 ft from the SSW, then Friday the 21st peaks at 10 ft from the S, with combined energy over 3500 – that’s strong to very strong. But the wind is fresh to strong cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The surf is poor, and at 10 ft, this is expert-only territory, but the wind is so bad it’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The 22nd and 23rd drop to 8 ft and 6 ft, still cross-shore winds and lumpy, so marginal at best. By the 24th, it’s down to 4 ft with moderate cross-shore, still not great.
After the 28th, there’s nothing else on offer in the window. The rest of the days into late August are small, with poor wind or short-period junk. So if you’re keen, keep your eyes on that Friday the 28th – it’s the only real taste of clean surf in a long stretch of messy conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 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 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
270 | 531 | 380 | 180 | 152 | 303 | 125 | 203 | 258 | 516 | 400 | 521 | 427 | 508 | 1172 | 823 | 906 | 894 | 894 | 724 | 781 | |
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 | cross-on | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 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 | S 16 |
195 | 531 | 373 | 180 | 134 | 303 | 99 | 138 | 118 | 516 | 400 | 521 | 427 | 508 | 1172 | 823 | 906 | 894 | 894 | 724 | 781 | |
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 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SW 15 |
68 | 171 | 210 | 170 | 148 | 147 | 125 | 203 | 258 | 82 | 108 | 27 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 110 | 133 | 79 | 28 | 146 | 574 | |
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 | ESE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
124 | 19 | 169 | 89 | 152 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 103 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 67 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 12 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 11 | E 8 | ESE 3 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 6 |
270 | 432 | 380 | 122 | 94 | 289 | 14 | 155 | 15 | 40 | 40 | 17 | 15 | 57 | 47 | 9 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 169 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 128 | 47 | 575 | 121 | 575 | 582 | 47 | 121 | 47 | 93 | 47 | 121 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 1239 | 864 | 864 | 2207 | 2207 |
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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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