Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.5°C
0.7° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 (Nov 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 18th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 18th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 5th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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424
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:11PM1.02m
2:28AM1.08m
3:05PM1.07m
3:22AM1.09m
3:52PM1.11m
4:11AM1.08m
4:35PM1.13m
4:56AM1.06m
5:15PM1.14m
5:38AM1.03m
5:53PM1.13m
6:19AM1.00m
6:31PM1.11m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.22m
8:49AM0.14m
9:14PM0.19m
9:38AM0.14m
10:05PM0.16m
10:22AM0.14m
10:51PM0.15m
11:01AM0.16m
11:34PM0.14m
11:39AM0.17m
00:14AM0.14m
12:16PM0.20m
00:53AM0.15m
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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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