
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,220 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for Salamumu.
Alright, truth is, the next 16 days start off rough and stay that way for a long stretch. There’s a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for, then a couple of clean days around the 22nd and 24th that are the real highlights. After that, it goes messy again.
From Monday the 13th through Sunday the 19th, it’s all cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. Winds are 22 to 28 mph from the SE and ESE, gusty, just tearing up the face of the waves. The water temp is 82°F, which is about normal for this time of year. There’s some swell energy there – values like 1024 and even up to 1861 – but with that wind, it’s pointless. Don’t bother.
Monday the 20th is still poor – cross-shore wind and lumpy cross-chop.
Then on Tuesday the 21st, things finally turn. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NE at 16 mph, easing to 12 mph. Waves are small, about 3 ft to 3 ft, but clean. Swell is from the SW with a 13-14 second period. Combined energy is around 746 to 933. It’s marginal, but rideable. First real chance.
Wednesday the 22nd is the best day of the whole run. Wind drops to a light 9 mph cross-offshore from the NE. Surf is clean with waves 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, period of 16 seconds – that’s long-period groundswell with punch. Combined energy sits around 865 to 908. The word “clean” is used, and that’s rare here. This is a reef break (Salamumu) that can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early. It’s an advanced spot.
Thursday the 23rd goes back to cross-onshore and choppy.
Friday the 24th is the other standout. Risk of thunderstorms, but wind turns cross-offshore from the ENE at just 9 mph in the afternoon. Waves are 4 ft from the S with a 14-second period, combined energy a solid 1138. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers – clean, good energy, and the S swell direction is a good match for this break. This could be a real session.
From Saturday the 25th onward, it’s back to poor – cross-onshore winds, lumpy, messy, with size building to 8 ft, but it’s all wind-affected. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th stay the same – strong wind, choppy. On the 28th afternoon there’s a drop to 3 ft with a very long 18-second period from the SW, but the cross-onshore wind at 19 mph ruins it.
So the call is clear: skip the first week. The best surf is on Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th. The 22nd is the cleanest and most reliable. The 24th has more energy but watch the weather. After that, it’s back to the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Thu morning). 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 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
502 | 489 | 655 | 370 | 644 | 812 | 800 | 486 | 524 | 821 | 587 | 595 | 766 | 547 | 702 | 747 | 624 | 553 | 610 | 1220 | 811 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 |
502 | 273 | 655 | 370 | 644 | 349 | 258 | 211 | 162 | 92 | 44 | 46 | 318 | 278 | 702 | 589 | 624 | 522 | 610 | 1220 | 811 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
447 | 489 | 228 | 157 | 171 | 108 | 72 | 114 | 59 | 32 | 72 | 64 | 46 | 179 | 528 | 525 | 512 | 553 | 411 | 400 | 375 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 16 | NNE 9 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | NW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | S 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
47 | 115 | 130 | 92 | 92 | 85 | 7 | 71 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 51 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | E 4 |
28 | 35 | 69 | 80 | 62 | 812 | 800 | 486 | 524 | 821 | 587 | 595 | 766 | 547 | 443 | 747 | 580 | 255 | 250 | 24 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 577 | 863 | 2219 | 2405 | 2405 | 1239 | 1232 | 2408 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1208 | 1129 |
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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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