
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 5,023 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Look, I’m not gonna lie to you, mate. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any decent surf around here. We’ve got one spot, Salamumu, and it’s a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, but the wind is just relentless. It’s a tough stretch.
Right now, through Sunday and Monday, we’ve got a strong cross-onshore wind screaming from the ESE at 28 mph, and the swell is a messy 8 ft to 10 ft, but it’s all junk. The combined wave energy is high — over 8000 (8329) on Monday morning — but it’s just a washing machine. Forget about it.
Tuesday and Wednesday are not much better. The wind eases a little to a fresh breeze, but it’s still cross-shore or cross-on, and the swell is dropping. On Wednesday morning, we hit 5 ft, but the quality is still marginal at best. The energy is still moderate (1139), but it’s lumpy and cross-chop.
Thursday through the following weekend, we’re looking at a mix of poor and marginal conditions. The swell drops right off — down to 2 ft on Friday afternoon — and the wind stays cross-on or cross. There’s a long-period groundswell coming from the SW on the 16th and 17th, with a period of 15-18 seconds, but with only 3 ft of height and a moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s not going to do anything special. The combined energy is weak (around 400-500).
The only real glimmer of hope comes around Wednesday the 19th and into Thursday the 20th. The wind drops to a moderate cross-shore, and the swell picks up to 4 ft to 6 ft, mostly from the S with a 12-16 second period. The energy is moderate to strong (1216 up to 1777). But even then, it’s only rated as marginal. The cross-shore wind will still be lumpy. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch.
The long-range stuff around the 22nd and 23rd has the same story: moderate cross-shore winds, 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the S, and only marginal quality. The energy is moderate (1000-1500). Nothing to get excited about.
There’s a window of about 5 days from the 13th to the 17th where there’s simply no good options at all.
So, if you’re a beginner, stay away. The swell gets over 5 ft on a few days and up to 10 ft, which is too big. For the experts, the wind is just too strong and messy to make it worthwhile. The setup at Salamumu is a reef, so it can handle a long-period swell, but with the wind direction being cross-on, it’s a losing battle.
Honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is howling, and the waves are choppy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | E 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
990 | 1522 | 1560 | 5023 | 3865 | 1649 | 1192 | 1052 | 1229 | 713 | 816 | 488 | 325 | 555 | 469 | 180 | 152 | 165 | 176 | 139 | 152 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:39PM0.98m | 4:00AM1.19m | 4:37PM1.04m | 4:56AM1.25m | 5:30PM1.09m | 5:48AM1.28m | 6:21PM1.13m | 6:39AM1.29m | 7:10PM1.15m | 7:28AM1.26m | 7:59PM1.15m | 8:17AM1.20m | 8:47PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31AM0.12m | 9:38PM0.16m | 10:29AM0.05m | 10:36PM0.10m | 11:22AM0.00m | 11:30PM0.06m | 12:12PM-0.03m | 00:22AM0.04m | 1:00PM-0.02m | 1:12AM0.05m | 1:47PM0.01m | 2:03AM0.08m | 2:32PM0.06m | 2:53AM0.14m | |||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
42 | 183 | 678 | 3301 | 3865 | 1649 | 1192 | 1052 | 1229 | 713 | 703 | 488 | 198 | 555 | 169 | 180 | 99 | 165 | 109 | 100 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SW 12 | S 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | NE 10 | ENE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
31 | 40 | 485 | 5 | 5 | 82 | 84 | 126 | 154 | 143 | 112 | 77 | 124 | 171 | 146 | 116 | 148 | 147 | 125 | 124 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NE 10 | SW 12 | — | — | NW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SW 18 | ENE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 |
9 | 15 | 23 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 135 | 152 | 77 | 206 | 25 | 19 | 52 | 51 | 152 | 22 | 97 | 94 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 4 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
990 | 1522 | 1560 | 5023 | 1210 | 537 | 461 | 414 | 60 | 131 | 816 | 8 | 325 | — | 469 | 58 | 80 | 83 | 176 | 139 | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1232 | 2421 | 1197 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 2421 | 1197 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 1232 | 1129 | 1129 | 1197 | 1181 | 1189 | 575 | 1197 |
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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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