Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Salamumu over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the next week is looking like a write-off for anything decent. The wind is just howling from the east and southeast, putting a nasty cross-onshore chop on the water and blowing out the face. We've got swell, sure, but it's messy and unrideable for the most part. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong – values between 432 and 3102 – but with that wind, it's just not surfable. You'll want to sit this stretch out.
The real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 16th of September. The wind is forecast to swing to a light north-easterly, giving us clean, cross-offshore conditions. The swell will be a solid 5 ft from the southwest with a long 16-second period, packing some proper groundswell energy (1646). This setup is for the experienced crew though – that's a powerful, walling wave on the reef. It’s a standout, and while it's a reef break so it should handle that long period well, be ready for some juice. Crowds are a possibility, but for quality like that, it might be worth the company.
Then, we get another chance early on Monday the 21st of September. A light northwesterly breeze will swing in, giving us another window of clean conditions. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft, but it's still a long-period SW groundswell (16 seconds) with solid energy (1229). Again, this is for the more advanced surfer, but the conditions should be primo.
So, in short: the first week is a bust. The real deal is a couple of windows on the 16th and the 21st for the experienced surfer. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 574 | 459 | 384 | 384 | 331 | 244 | 205 | 231 | 255 | 979 | 1609 | 1839 | 1882 | 2734 | 1571 | 1367 | 1579 | 1542 | 1158 | 917 | 803 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:32AM1.24m | 6:01PM1.16m | 6:19AM1.23m | 6:45PM1.17m | 7:04AM1.19m | 7:28PM1.16m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:12PM1.13m | 8:34AM1.04m | 8:56PM1.07m | 9:22AM0.96m | 9:43PM1.01m | 10:14AM0.87m | 10:35PM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.02m | 00:06AM0.06m | 12:34PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:16PM0.07m | 1:38AM0.10m | 1:57PM0.12m | 2:24AM0.15m | 2:38PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:21PM0.26m | 4:03AM0.26m | 4:09PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 574 | 459 | 384 | 384 | 331 | 244 | 205 | 169 | 122 | 979 | 1609 | 1839 | 1882 | 2734 | 1571 | 1367 | 1579 | 1542 | 1158 | 917 | 803 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 |
| kJ | 93 | 73 | 71 | 67 | 71 | 184 | 117 | 197 | 255 | 147 | 108 | 457 | 535 | 34 | 20 | 333 | 390 | 385 | 383 | 572 | 701 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | SW 20 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 20 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | SE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 25 | 12 | 49 | 42 | 102 | 43 | 43 | 231 | 227 | 70 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 16 | 78 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 85 | 19 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 6 | — | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 48 | 29 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 40 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 55 | 685 | 20 | 131 | 195 | 220 | 163 | 20 | — | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 575 | 575 | 121 | 47 | 121 | 121 | 47 | 863 | 863 | 582 | 863 | 1239 | 864 | 866 | 124 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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