Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, S swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, but I’m not gonna lie to you – it’s a tough one. The whole period is a bit of a battle with the wind, and we’re looking at a solid run of poor conditions before we catch a tiny glimpse of hope right at the end of the month.
The main issue is the persistent cross and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the ESE and SE, blowing at 18 to 25 mph. That’s gonna keep the surface messy and lumpy. The swell energy is on the table, with some moderate to strong readings – you’ll see combined energy values in the 700s up to 1165 – but the wind just ruins the party. The wave period is a bit all over the place too, from short 8-second stuff up to long 15-17 second groundswell, but it doesn’t matter much when the wind is howling.
For the first week, from Sunday the 23rd right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it’s a write-off. The score is a flat zero every day. The wind is just too strong and in the wrong direction. On the 27th we get a brief cross-shore wind, but it’s still lumpy and messy. The swell is there, around 3 ft to 6 ft, but it’s all cross-onshore chop. The break is Salamumu, a reef setup, and with these onshores, it’s just not worth paddling out. The water temp is a normal 81°F, so no surprises there.
Now, here’s the one bright spot – and it’s a late one. Sunday the 30th of August. We finally get a shift. The wind swings NNE, dropping to a moderate 15 mph, and it’s cross-offshore. That’s clean. The swell is a solid 4 ft from the south with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1438 – that’s strong wave energy. This is a proper groundswell setup. The reef here should handle that long period well, shaping up some nice lines. It’s not a stellar score, just a 3, and it’s described as “marginal,” but in this forecast, it’s the absolute standout. The water is still warm and the wind is finally your friend. The crowd can be an issue here sometimes, but on a Sunday, you might get lucky. This is the one to circle.
After that, Monday the 31st sees a return to cross-shore winds and a choppy surface, and the rest of the first week of September is back to the same old story: strong cross-shore winds, lumpy water, and poor surf. The energy is still there, with some big numbers like 1686 on the 4th of September, but the wind is relentless. The period from the 31st of August right through to the 7th of September is a long gap of nothing worth your time. The swell is there, but it’s just not surfable.
So, to wrap it up: this is a frustrating outlook. The only session that has a real chance of being good is Sunday the 30th of August. If you’re keen, that’s your window. The rest of the time, you’re better off on the land or waiting for a change in the charts. The water is warm, but the wind is the enemy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 20 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
693 | 373 | 513 | 597 | 423 | 345 | 330 | 229 | 391 | 397 | 517 | 605 | 558 | 551 | 466 | 470 | 377 | 344 | 490 | 982 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:52AM0.97m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:35PM0.33m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 20 | S 18 |
149 | 373 | 513 | 597 | 383 | 345 | 330 | 229 | 154 | 397 | 252 | 457 | 255 | 551 | 465 | 355 | 248 | 248 | 490 | 982 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NE 9 | SW 19 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
230 | 144 | 89 | 91 | 64 | 20 | 54 | 147 | 46 | 241 | 508 | 605 | 558 | 201 | 117 | 86 | 54 | 94 | 211 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | SSE 14 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | S 11 | N 12 |
11 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 116 | 92 | 93 | 23 | 72 | 70 | 103 | 52 | 20 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SE 8 | NE 6 | E 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
693 | 302 | 319 | 251 | 423 | 330 | 322 | 164 | 391 | 153 | 517 | 11 | 13 | 325 | 466 | 470 | 377 | 344 | 359 | 442 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1239 | 2408 | 2408 | 2408 | 2499 | 1239 | 1232 | 2499 | 1182 | 1239 | 2499 | 2515 | 1239 | 1182 | 998 | 2911 | 1129 | 998 | 1162 | 998 |
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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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