Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 2,018 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. 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 (Aug 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – looking at the 16-day window for Salamumu, we’ve got a bit of a rough patch to sit through first. The wind is just not playing ball, and the set-up is going to be a struggle for a while. We're looking at a gap of about a week before things start to show a glimmer of hope.
Right now, starting Sunday the 23rd, it’s all cross-onshore wind, blowing hard from the ESE at 22 mph. The swell is there, coming from the SSE, but it’s a total mess. We’ve got a 6 ft swell with a moderate wave energy of 1499, but the poor conditions mean it’s not worth paddling out. This pattern just keeps going through the week. Monday the 24th has a bigger 7 ft swell from the SSE and a period of 16 seconds, but that wind is still howling cross-onshore at 22 mph with 2137 energy, so it’s a no-go. Tuesday the 25th is just as ugly, with a cross-onshore breeze hitting 25 mph and a 6 ft swell. This is the kind of setup where, if you’re keen on getting out, it might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer – it’s strong and messy.
We get a slight shift on Saturday the 29th. The wind finally turns cross-offshore from the ENE at 19 mph in the afternoon. The swell drops a bit to 5 ft from the ESE, but the energy is 855. It’s clean, and we get a marginal score, but it's still not the best quality wave. The real promise starts on Sunday the 30th. We’ve got a clean session in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 16 mph. The swell is only 3 ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the S with an 18-second period and 956 energy. That long period is going to give you some nice, lined-up waves, but remember, at a reef break, that can mean waves breaking a bit straight, so pick your spot. It’s a marginal forecast but it’s the best we’ve seen all week. This clean, cross-offshore pattern holds through to Monday the 31st, but the swell fades to 3 ft, so it's small and clean.
From Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind swings back cross-shore and picks up again. The size drops further to 2 ft and 2 ft, and the energy fades to the low hundreds. It’s just poor conditions again.
The long-range picture, around Thursday the 3rd of September, sees a new pulse of swell. The combined energy jumps to 1558 and 1737 with a 5 ft to 5 ft SW swell, but it’s a long-period 17-18 second groundswell. Unfortunately, the wind is still cross-onshore from the SE at 22 mph, so the quality will be lumpy and poor. It’s a common story here; the swell is there, but the wind is the enemy.
Given the conditions across the board, the only real standout is Sunday the 30th. The wind is clean, cross-offshore, and you’ve got that long, 18-second groundswell offering shape, even if it’s on the smaller side at 3 ft. It'll be a quiet session with clean waves, and that's your best bet. For the rest, it's a waiting game. Hang in there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1139 | 693 | 373 | 2018 | 597 | 462 | 345 | 419 | 824 | 326 | 433 | 515 | 612 | 558 | 640 | 736 | 528 | 330 | 368 | 362 | 390 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:43PM0.82m | 3:52AM0.97m | 4:24PM0.86m | 4:32AM1.01m | 5:01PM0.90m | 5:10AM1.05m | 5:36PM0.95m | 5:46AM1.08m | 6:11PM0.99m | 6:22AM1.10m | 6:47PM1.03m | 6:58AM1.10m | 7:23PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41AM0.28m | 9:35PM0.33m | 10:21AM0.24m | 10:16PM0.29m | 10:57AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.25m | 11:31AM0.18m | 11:31PM0.22m | 12:04PM0.15m | 00:08AM0.19m | 12:38PM0.14m | 00:46AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.14m | 1:25AM0.18m | |||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 8 |
248 | 149 | 373 | 89 | 597 | 462 | 345 | 268 | 107 | 134 | 433 | 515 | 612 | 374 | 485 | 471 | 314 | 248 | 251 | 211 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 13 | NE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 |
112 | 230 | 144 | 18 | 91 | 63 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 154 | 241 | 88 | 86 | 558 | 215 | 132 | 126 | 85 | 162 | 232 | 390 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | N 12 | N 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 20 | S 17 | SSW 16 | N 10 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 |
9 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 41 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 220 | 269 | 8 | 30 | 70 | 106 | 50 | 50 | 160 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 4 |
1139 | 693 | 353 | 2018 | 334 | 378 | 306 | 419 | 824 | 326 | 187 | 309 | 233 | 28 | 640 | 736 | 528 | 330 | 368 | 362 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1239 | 1232 | 2499 | 2408 | 1239 | 2499 | 1232 | 1232 | 2421 | 2421 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1182 | 1182 | 998 | 1162 | 1129 | 998 | 2128 | 47 |
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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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