Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,720 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table at Salamumu.
Right now, we are looking at a pretty bleak run of surf for the next week and a half. The wind has been a real issue, mostly a fresh cross to cross-onshore breeze that’s just chopping everything up. It’s going to be a frustrating wait.
The first real sniff of something half-decent doesn’t come until the 21st of September, Monday afternoon. And even then, it's a bit of a tease. The swell is showing up from the SW at around 5ft with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 1317. But the big news is the wind – it swings around to a light N breeze, offshore, and the report says it’s clean. That’s the standout moment in the whole forecast. For an advanced reef break, that offshore wind will make it incredibly clean, with that long-period groundswell offering some proper shape.
Before that, the only other window with any potential is the 18th of September, Friday afternoon. The wind is NE, cross-offshore, which is also clean. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft from the S, with a shorter 13-second period, but it’s the only other time you won’t be fighting the chop. The energy there is low at 817.
Honestly, for most of this stretch, the conditions are poor. The wind is just too strong and in the wrong direction, making it lumpy and messy. For the experienced surfer, hold out for that Monday afternoon the 21st – that’s your chance. Just be aware, with clean conditions and a decent swell, you won't be the only one out there; it can get crowded at times.
The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is right on the money for this time of year, so you won't need a wetsuit.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 567 | 567 | 553 | 631 | 976 | 1019 | 658 | 1187 | 1136 | 636 | 574 | 466 | 384 | 384 | 286 | 244 | 205 | 252 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.12m | 3:34PM1.00m | 3:52AM1.18m | 4:27PM1.06m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:15PM1.12m | 5:32AM1.24m | 6:01PM1.16m | 6:19AM1.23m | 6:45PM1.17m | 7:04AM1.19m | 7:28PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.11m | 9:33PM0.16m | 10:18AM0.06m | 10:28PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.03m | 11:18PM0.08m | 11:51AM0.02m | 00:06AM0.06m | 12:34PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:16PM0.07m | 1:38AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 339 | 567 | 567 | 553 | 631 | 976 | 1019 | 658 | 1187 | 1136 | 636 | 574 | 466 | 384 | 384 | 286 | 244 | 205 | 140 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 14 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | SW 18 | NNE 12 | NNE 15 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | SW 19 | NNE 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 231 | 247 | 42 | 45 | 54 | 104 | 99 | 460 | 27 | 72 | 89 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 73 | 75 | 184 | 47 | 252 | 246 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 12 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 7 | NNE 12 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 12 | SW 18 | NNE 12 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 155 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 49 | 16 | 14 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 69 | 42 | 40 | 75 | 161 | 47 | 224 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 36 | 16 | 341 | 306 | 242 | 112 | 109 | 120 | 80 | 13 | 28 | 70 | 60 | 28 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 121 | 1129 | 575 | 47 | 998 | 582 | 1129 | 582 | 47 | 47 | 575 | 47 | 575 | 863 | 575 | 575 | 582 | 121 | 149 |
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