Salamumu Surf Break
Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Salamumu

Issued: 12 pm 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
29.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salamumu surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, S swell with 8,457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with S 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 12th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 12th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 12th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1
S
24
1.7
SSW
23
2.3
SSW
20
2.5
S
17
4
S
16
3
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.5
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
134
93
57
41
84
103
139
224
455
700
781
1165
3136
3795
4476
8457
3430
2095
2085
1323
Wind (km/h)
30
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
40
SE
45
SE
40
SE
40
SE
45
SE
50
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
25
E
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:25AM0.92m
00:11AM0.87m
12:17PM0.93m
1:00AM0.93m
1:11PM0.94m
1:49AM0.99m
2:07PM0.97m
2:40AM1.07m
3:04PM1.00m
3:32AM1.15m
4:00PM1.04m
4:24AM1.22m
4:57PM1.07m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.29m
6:02AM0.37m
6:34PM0.28m
7:00AM0.34m
7:24PM0.25m
7:59AM0.28m
8:16PM0.21m
8:57AM0.21m
9:09PM0.17m
9:54AM0.13m
10:03PM0.12m
10:50AM0.05m
10:58PM0.08m
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
 mm
1
1
2
2
19
28
5
10
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
28
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
Feels °C
26
25
27
28
29
27
28
26
26
25
24
22
20
20
21
21
21
21
25
24
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.7
SSW
23
2.3
SSW
20
2.5
S
17
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
2.3
S
14
2.5
SSE
13
2.1
SSE
13
Energy kJ
37
134
93
57
41
35
103
139
121
202
700
781
1024
3136
3795
4476
6309
3430
2095
2085
1323
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
9
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
NE
8
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
S
15
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
1
S
24
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
12
50
35
43
10
84
88
73
224
455
203
84
1165
1027
964
918
844
553
370
314
162
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
NNE
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
14
8
5
5
28
59
46
79
64
54
57
25
42
45
22
37
15
22
22
13
152
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
10
0.3
ESE
3
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
1.7
S
7
2
S
7
2
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
2.1
SSE
9
4
S
16
1.6
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
268
1
35
28
25
52
24
16
13
286
404
403
397
660
8457
305
427
705
717
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
4
4
4
1
4
5
4
2
2
3
Distance (km)
582
47
47
47
29
27
121
121
863
2207
2207
1232
1232
2219
2392
1232
1239
1232
1232
1232
1232
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Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
9
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9
6
9
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9
8
7
8
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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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