Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,975 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 18th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 18th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the N by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5896 | 3975 | 2939 | 2084 | 1697 | 1766 | 833 | 666 | 529 | 553 | 443 | 482 | 424 | 585 | 204 | 159 | 225 | 241 | 444 | 502 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:24AM1.22m | 4:57PM1.07m | 5:18AM1.27m | 5:54PM1.09m | 6:13AM1.30m | 6:51PM1.09m | 7:09AM1.30m | 7:48PM1.09m | 8:07AM1.28m | 8:47PM1.08m | 9:05AM1.24m | 9:47PM1.06m | 10:04AM1.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:50AM0.05m | 10:58PM0.08m | 11:46AM-0.01m | 11:53PM0.06m | 12:41PM-0.04m | 00:49AM0.05m | 1:38PM-0.05m | 1:45AM0.06m | 2:34PM-0.03m | 2:44AM0.09m | 3:31PM0.02m | 3:44AM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | 6:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 15 | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 17 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
5896 | 3975 | 429 | 309 | 203 | 245 | 833 | 144 | 529 | 553 | 443 | 482 | 424 | 585 | 135 | 157 | 225 | 148 | 444 | 502 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
844 | 628 | 31 | 13 | 152 | 93 | 302 | 99 | 341 | 224 | 179 | 121 | 116 | 104 | 171 | 93 | 78 | 59 | 104 | 140 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 9 | SW 20 | N 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | S 19 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | S 20 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 29 | 8 | 29 | 152 | 203 | 206 | 191 | 38 | 96 | 114 | 204 | 159 | 129 | 241 | 47 | 22 | 119 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 7 | — |
— | 326 | 2939 | 2084 | 1697 | 1766 | 339 | 666 | 454 | 318 | 96 | 93 | 46 | 109 | 120 | 95 | 11 | 25 | 37 | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2212 | 1232 | 1239 | 2421 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1129 | 1129 | 1129 | 2408 | 2421 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 29 |
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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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