
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,602 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Salamumu over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is very up and down, and for the first week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch from Monday July 13th right through to Sunday July 19th where the conditions are just poor. Strong cross-onshore winds, messy lumpy surf, and the wave quality is shot. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (values between 1022 and 2013), but with the wind ruining it, there’s nothing to get excited about. The swell heights are mostly between 3 ft and 8 ft, but the direction is all wrong for this reef, coming from the SW through to SSE, and the optimum is SE. The period is a mix of short and long, but it doesn’t matter when the wind is tearing it apart.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. From Monday July 20th through to Wednesday July 22nd, the surf quality is still only marginal. The wind starts to ease and turn offshore on the 22nd, which is promising. On Wednesday July 22nd morning, we get a clean 3 ft from the SW with a 16-second period and a light offshore wind from the N at 16 mph. That afternoon, the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph offshore, the swell is 3 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is low (389). This is the closest we get to a decent paddle. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Thursday July 23rd morning has a tiny 2 ft from the S with a very long 19-second period and light cross-shore wind, but it’s really small. The afternoon turns ugly again. After that, from Friday July 24th right through to the end of the forecast on Tuesday July 28th, it’s back to poor or marginal surf with strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions. The swell stays mostly in the 5 ft to 7 ft range, but the wind is just relentless.
Honestly, for a dedicated surfer, the only real window is the middle of the day on Wednesday 22nd July. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we get. The reef at Salamumu is exposed, consistent, and rated for advanced surfers, so you need to be on your game. Crowds are possible on the good days. If you’re a beginner, the bigger days (over 5 ft) are too much, and the 8 ft days on the 16th are only for experts. For the rest of the period, with the strong winds and messy surf, it’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, keep an eye on that Wednesday 22nd. It’s a short window, but it’s clean. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
502 | 489 | 655 | 370 | 644 | 847 | 819 | 504 | 479 | 975 | 777 | 516 | 560 | 607 | 640 | 683 | 868 | 568 | 1602 | 594 | 494 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:06AM1.26m | 5:42PM1.08m | 6:01AM1.30m | 6:37PM1.10m | 6:56AM1.31m | 7:32PM1.12m | 7:49AM1.29m | 8:26PM1.12m | 8:43AM1.24m | 9:20PM1.10m | 9:37AM1.17m | 10:14PM1.08m | 10:33AM1.08m | 11:10PM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM-0.01m | 11:41PM0.06m | 12:29PM-0.04m | 00:36AM0.04m | 1:22PM-0.05m | 1:30AM0.05m | 2:14PM-0.02m | 2:25AM0.08m | 3:05PM0.02m | 3:21AM0.13m | 3:57PM0.09m | 4:18AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
502 | 489 | 655 | 370 | 644 | 349 | 258 | 211 | 162 | 92 | 44 | 46 | 312 | 272 | 621 | 683 | 581 | 515 | 411 | 594 | 494 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
447 | 115 | 228 | 157 | 171 | 76 | 72 | 114 | 59 | 36 | 72 | 64 | 46 | 248 | 534 | 596 | 512 | 553 | 8 | 406 | 322 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | NE 9 | W 13 | W 13 | S 20 |
47 | 253 | 130 | 92 | 92 | 85 | 7 | 71 | 3 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSW 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
26 | 486 | 53 | 66 | 49 | 847 | 819 | 504 | 479 | 975 | 777 | 516 | 560 | 607 | 640 | 400 | 868 | 568 | 1602 | 264 | 260 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 864 | 863 | 2219 | 2393 | 1239 | 1239 | 2408 | 2408 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1244 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1197 | 1197 | 1183 |
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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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