Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,224 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf charts for the Salamumu area. Honestly, mate, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for paddle surfing, with a whole lot of onshore wind and messy conditions.
The one standout in the whole window is a very short window around Sunday, the 30th of August, and into Monday, the 31st. That’s your best bet, and it’s not perfect, but it’s the only time the wind eases off.
The water temp here is sitting at 27°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no worries there.
For the first week, from Monday the 24th right through to Saturday the 29th, it’s a write-off. The wind is howling from the SE and ESE, a solid 18 to 25 mph, and it’s blowing cross-onshore, making everything lumpy and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (940 to 2524), but it’s all junk with that wind. The swell is a mix of S and SE, with some decent periods up to 16 seconds, but that long-period groundswell does you no favours when the wind is trashing it. The morning of the 27th of August has a solid 8ft swell from the SE, but it’s a cross-shore gale with a risk of storms. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.
The only real chance comes on Sunday, the 30th of August. The wind finally swings around to the NE, dropping to a moderate 15 mph and going cross-offshore. The swell is a clean 4ft from the south, with a long 16-second period. The water will be clean, and the combined energy is still solid (1001). The break is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s not big, but it’s the best quality on offer. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. The same conditions hold for Monday the 31st, with the wind dropping even lighter, down to 9-12 mph, and the swell holding at 3ft from the south. It’s a gentle, clean morning.
After that, from the 1st of September through to the 8th, it’s back to the same old story. The wind swings back onshore, and the surf quality drops right off into poor conditions. There’s a solid 5ft of south-east swell on the 8th, but it’s short-period junk (7 seconds) under a moderate cross-onshore breeze. Not worth paddling out for.
So, to wrap it up: the only window is this Sunday and Monday. The rest of the period is a write-off for decent surf. Forecasts change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
513 | 597 | 383 | 355 | 330 | 232 | 415 | 275 | 508 | 1224 | 558 | 499 | 573 | 390 | 316 | 396 | 634 | 919 | 659 | 620 | 428 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM0.86m | 4:32AM1.01m | 5:01PM0.90m | 5:10AM1.05m | 5:36PM0.95m | 5:46AM1.08m | 6:11PM0.99m | 6:22AM1.10m | 6:47PM1.03m | 6:58AM1.10m | 7:23PM1.05m | 7:37AM1.09m | 8:01PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21AM0.24m | 10:16PM0.29m | 10:57AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.25m | 11:31AM0.18m | 11:31PM0.22m | 12:04PM0.15m | 00:08AM0.19m | 12:38PM0.14m | 00:46AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.14m | 1:25AM0.18m | 1:48PM0.15m | 2:08AM0.18m | |||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
513 | 597 | 383 | 345 | 330 | 232 | 154 | 275 | 284 | 604 | 558 | 424 | 465 | 314 | 248 | 251 | 634 | 919 | 659 | 620 | 428 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NE 9 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
89 | 91 | 63 | 41 | 20 | 147 | 48 | 241 | 508 | 605 | 124 | 140 | 81 | 87 | 86 | 144 | 248 | 160 | 140 | 99 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 11 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
19 | 11 | 13 | 35 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 61 | 97 | 91 | 70 | 24 | 72 | 122 | 103 | 53 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 85 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 3 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 4 |
319 | 292 | 336 | 355 | 306 | 223 | 415 | 125 | 6 | 1224 | 479 | 499 | 573 | 390 | 316 | 396 | 415 | 293 | 202 | 77 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2259 | 2536 | 2408 | 1239 | 1239 | 2499 | 1182 | 1232 | 2499 | 1239 | 1182 | 998 | 1129 | 998 | 1129 | 998 | 2408 | 998 | 80 | 47 | 80 |
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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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