Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 12s. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, sizing up the same situation but in feet and miles per hour.
Look, I’m going to be honest – this forecast for Salamumu is a tough one to get excited about. This exposed reef is going to be fighting the wind for almost the entire run, and it’s not a pretty picture.
The wind is the big problem. It’s hammering in from the southeast pretty much non-stop, hitting the break as a cross-onshore. We're talking winds of 18 to 28 mph at times, which is going to tear the surface up. The water is a balmy 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first week, from Friday, July 24th, all the way through to Friday, July 31st, we’re looking at a string of “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” calls. We get some solid swell, with wave faces of 4 to 6 feet rolling in from the south and southwest, with long periods mostly between 12 and 16 seconds. The wave energy is moderate to strong, peaking at 1830 on Tuesday the 28th. But none of that energy is going to clean up when the wind is that strong and from the wrong direction. Things are going to be lumpy and choppy. Tuesday the 28th is a real heartbreaker – a solid 6-foot southwest groundswell with a lot of energy, but it’s all blown out. There’s a tiny window on Monday afternoon the 27th and again on Saturday, August 8th, where we get a cleaner, offshore or cross-offshore breeze. That Saturday the 8th is your best bet, with a clean surface and a 5-foot southwest groundswell. But that’s a long way off, so don’t change your plans yet. For a world-class reef like Salamumu, this is a rough period.
With the wind blowing like this from the side or onshore, and a reef bottom, it’s going to be more of a battle than a pleasure. Honestly, with these winds, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, considering the consistent breeze and the swell.
Bottom line: there are no big winning days in this forecast. The only glimmer of hope is that Saturday, August 8th, where a gentle, clean wind lines up with a decent 5-foot SW swell. That’s your best chance for something rideable, but it’s two weeks away. For now, we’re looking at a long stretch of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 530 | 508 | 451 | 749 | 875 | 964 | 1037 | 928 | 672 | 579 | 494 | 790 | 1350 | 1588 | 1289 | 907 | 799 | 1297 | 572 | 362 | 294 |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:22PM0.83m | 3:37AM0.97m | 4:09PM0.84m | 4:20AM0.99m | 4:51PM0.86m | 5:00AM1.02m | 5:30PM0.88m | 5:39AM1.04m | 6:08PM0.91m | 6:17AM1.07m | 6:45PM0.93m | 6:54AM1.08m | 7:22PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.33m | 10:09AM0.27m | 10:02PM0.31m | 10:50AM0.24m | 10:43PM0.28m | 11:28AM0.21m | 11:22PM0.26m | 12:04PM0.18m | 11:59PM0.24m | 12:39PM0.17m | 00:36AM0.22m | 1:14PM0.16m | 1:14AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 530 | 508 | 451 | 749 | 875 | 964 | 1037 | 928 | 672 | 579 | 494 | 790 | 1350 | 1588 | 1289 | 907 | 799 | 606 | 572 | 362 | 224 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NE 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 140 | 83 | 80 | 78 | 20 | 83 | 132 | 91 | 109 | 73 | 299 | 361 | 341 | 93 | 107 | 174 | 169 | 158 | 386 | 277 | 196 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 16 | SW 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 18 | SW 12 | NE 7 | NE 10 | SSE 15 | S 11 | NE 9 | S 16 | NE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 49 | 35 | 30 | 80 | 53 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 86 | 35 | 14 | 25 | 71 | 59 | 14 | 84 | 12 | 110 | 101 | 98 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | E 8 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 11 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 54 | 35 | 56 | 114 | 28 | 73 | 55 | 11 | 8 | 7 | — | 58 | 78 | 80 | 77 | 346 | 1297 | 286 | 286 | 294 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 863 | 863 | 582 | 582 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 149 | 863 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 866 |
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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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