
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve gotta be straight with you – if you’re looking at Salamumu over the next couple of weeks, you’re gonna need some patience. The forecast opens with a real flat spell. From Friday the 3rd right through to Wednesday the 8th, it’s pretty much all poor surf conditions. We’ve got moderate to fresh onshore winds, mostly from the south and southeast, and the swell is there but it’s messy and lumpy. The water temperature is sitting at 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday the 9th of July. Thursday morning starts with a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind swings around to ENE as a cross-offshore at 16 mph, and the swell jumps to 5 ft from the southwest with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1885. It’s labelled as marginal, but it’s clean. Then Thursday afternoon is the standout for the whole outlook. The wind turns NNE offshore at 16 mph, the swell holds at 6 ft from the southwest, period 17 seconds – that’s quality groundswell. Energy is 2138, a big jump. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window. The swell direction is SW, and the optimum for Salamumu is SE, so it’s not a perfect match on direction, but the long-period SW groundswell will wrap nicely into this reef break. The break is consistent, and with offshore wind, it’ll be clean. Just be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company.
After that brief highlight, it’s back to the doldrums. From Friday the 10th right through to Saturday the 18th, it’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the south and southeast, with moderate to fresh breezes keeping things choppy and lumpy. Swell sizes bounce between 3 ft and 6 ft, but the quality just isn’t there. A few morning slots on the 12th and 13th get a marginal nod, but with cross-onshore winds, it’s not worth getting excited about. The 17th and 18th see a bit more size – 5 ft to 6 ft from the south – but again, those fresh cross-shore winds will wreck any chance of clean faces. For the experienced crew, that might look more like a kite session than a paddle session.
So, to wrap it up: the only real chance for a decent surf in this 16-day run is Thursday the 9th of July, especially the afternoon. Everything else is a write-off. Hang in there, the forecasts can shift, but for now, that’s the story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
847 | 969 | 1122 | 940 | 827 | 1003 | 643 | 1062 | 675 | 545 | 711 | 460 | 353 | 240 | 175 | 164 | 196 | 518 | 1615 | 1994 | 1900 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 9:13PM0.89m | 9:18AM0.99m | 9:54PM0.89m | 9:59AM0.97m | 10:38PM0.91m | 10:45AM0.95m | 11:26PM0.94m | 11:38AM0.93m | 00:18AM0.97m | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:15AM1.02m | 1:41PM0.93m | 2:13AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM0.22m | 3:00AM0.31m | 3:38PM0.24m | 3:44AM0.33m | 4:18PM0.26m | 4:32AM0.34m | 5:01PM0.27m | 5:27AM0.33m | 5:50PM0.27m | 6:28AM0.31m | 6:46PM0.25m | 7:32AM0.26m | 7:45PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
543 | 670 | 429 | 261 | 827 | 1003 | 643 | 1062 | 675 | 545 | 485 | 32 | 30 | 240 | 175 | 164 | 168 | 518 | 1615 | 1994 | 1900 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 |
847 | 251 | 211 | 162 | 284 | 189 | 61 | 44 | 68 | 26 | 30 | 11 | 50 | 47 | 103 | 122 | 155 | 145 | 120 | 117 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 13 | NE 8 | NE 9 | S 14 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
248 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 89 | 88 | 7 | 7 | 43 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 72 | 196 | 273 | 28 | 27 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 3 | NE 4 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | — |
111 | 969 | 1122 | 940 | — | — | 209 | — | — | — | 711 | 460 | 353 | 104 | 3 | 1 | 103 | — | 122 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2207 | 1516 | 608 | 863 | 1511 | 1239 | 863 | 863 | 582 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 582 | 121 | 121 | 47 | 582 | 80 | 0 | 135 |
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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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