Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.8° C
0.1° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,589 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 (Jul 09) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Salamumu over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you: the first few days are a write-off. Wednesday afternoon the 8th of July is a total no-go with messy, cross-onshore winds and only a weak 2ft SW swell. The combined energy is a paltry 710 (weak). Nothing to get excited about there.

But hold on, because Thursday morning the 9th of July is our one true standout. The swell jumps to a solid 6ft from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds, packing some serious grunt (combined energy of 2371). That’s proper groundswell. And the wind? Light and offshore from the ENE, which will leave the reef at Salamumu looking glassy and clean. This is the kind of session that makes the whole week worth it. The water is a warm 82°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. Keep in mind, with that long period, the sets will be fat and powerful, and there will be longer lulls between them. This is excellent surf, but it’s definitely for experienced surfers only.

Thursday afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a storm risk and a light cross-onshore breeze. The swell is still solid at 7ft (combined energy 2724), but the wind will put a ripple on the face. It’s still a big, powerful ocean, but not as clean as the morning.

From Friday the 10th through to the end of the first week, the wind locks in from the south at 12 mph, blowing directly onshore. The swell holds around 5ft to 7ft, but it’s just going to be a messy, blown-out affair. The combined energy (1154 to 1937) is moderate to strong, but the quality is gone. It’s not worth paddling out for a beating.

The second week is a long, frustrating stretch. From Sunday the 12th right through to Sunday the 19th, it’s a near-constant stream of cross-onshore winds from the SE and SSE, often 15 to 28 mph. There are a few days with some size – like Saturday the 18th with 6ft from the SSE (combined energy 2250) – but the wind is a strong breeze, making it a lumpy, messy, strong cross-onshore mess. That’s not surf; that’s a kite session waiting to happen.

We finally get a glimmer of hope right at the tail end. Tuesday the 21st of July morning sees the wind drop to a light 6 mph ESE breeze, becoming cross-shore. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SE, period 12 seconds, with the combined energy at 871 (weak). It’s questionable, but with a light breeze and a cross-shore angle, it might just be rideable. Wednesday the 22nd morning also looks marginal with a clean light wind and a 3ft SW long-period swell, but it’s a cross-onshore angle again.

Overall, it’s a one-hit-wonder forecast. Thursday morning the 9th is the absolute call. The rest of the window is mostly blown out or too weak. If you’re not on it that morning, you’re waiting a long time for a maybe on the 21st.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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2002
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
1:15AM1.02m
1:41PM0.93m
2:13AM1.08m
2:44PM0.96m
3:12AM1.14m
3:46PM1.00m
4:09AM1.21m
4:45PM1.04m
5:06AM1.26m
5:42PM1.08m
6:01AM1.30m
6:37PM1.10m
6:56AM1.31m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.25m
7:32AM0.26m
7:45PM0.23m
8:37AM0.20m
8:46PM0.19m
9:39AM0.12m
9:46PM0.14m
10:38AM0.05m
10:44PM0.09m
11:34AM-0.01m
11:41PM0.06m
12:29PM-0.04m
00:36AM0.04m
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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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