
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, talking about the coming two weeks at the one spot we've got on the radar: Salamumu. It's a reef break, consistent, and takes a south-east to south swell best. It's an advanced wave, so you'll need your wits about you. We've got a patchy picture ahead, but there are some really sweet windows to aim for.
The period kicks off with a serious pulse of energy. There's a big, long-period groundswell hitting on Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th. We're looking at waves around 8ft on Monday morning, dropping to 6ft by Tuesday. The swell is coming from the SSW, which isn't the absolute optimum direction for this spot, but the sheer size and power are undeniable. The combined swell energy is a massive 3,492 (Monday morning) to 1,961 (Tuesday morning). However, the wind is a total mess – cross to cross-onshore and fresh. The surf is going to be lumpy and poor, so this is really a show for the experienced locals only, and even then it won't be pretty. Kite surfers might have a field day, but for us paddle surfers, it's a hard pass.
The forecast cleans up nicely from Wednesday the 16th through to Thursday the 17th. This is where you want to be. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft on Wednesday morning, but the wind switches to a cross-offshore NE breeze. The wave comment says "clean." Then, Wednesday afternoon turns it up a notch: the swell holds at 5ft, the wind goes light NE, and the conditions are "clean." But Thursday morning the 17th is the standout of the first week. We've got a 5ft S swell (1,718 combined energy) with a light NNE offshore breeze. Gentle offshore and clean – that's the ticket. This stretch is excellent for experienced surfers. The reef will be holding the long-period energy well, so expect long walls and defined lines.
After that, the week fades. Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th sees the swell dropping below 4ft and the wind becoming more cross or onshore. It's marginal at best. Then things get interesting again on Monday the 21st.
Monday the 21st of September is a solid second option, nearly as good as Thursday. The swell kicks back up to a clean 5ft from the SW, with a light 5 mph WNW wind that goes glassy by the afternoon. The combined energy is around 1,296, and the conditions are clean to glassy. It's an excellent window for the experienced.
From Tuesday the 22nd onwards, it gets messy again. The wind swings back to a cross-onshore ESE and strengthens. The swell is all over the place, and the last solid run of the forecast, from the 26th to the 29th, is just a write-off. Winds are strong (25 mph) and cross-onshore, creating poor, messy conditions. A blank run to end the period. That's a solid week-plus of no-go.
For the best waves, aim for Thursday morning, September 17th. It's the best combination of size, direction, and offshore wind. Monday the 21st afternoon is your second best call, offering clean, glassy conditions on a nice swell.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3473 | 2958 | 1571 | 1523 | 1737 | 1542 | 1158 | 917 | 766 | 1129 | 581 | 495 | 353 | 407 | 327 | 313 | 235 | 191 | 335 | 251 | 844 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.04m | 8:56PM1.07m | 9:22AM0.96m | 9:43PM1.01m | 10:14AM0.87m | 10:35PM0.95m | 11:14AM0.81m | 11:34PM0.90m | 12:20PM0.77m | 00:38AM0.88m | 1:26PM0.76m | 1:39AM0.88m | 2:23PM0.79m | 2:32AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:21PM0.26m | 4:03AM0.26m | 4:09PM0.32m | 5:00AM0.31m | 5:03PM0.37m | 6:06AM0.34m | 6:07PM0.40m | 7:15AM0.35m | 7:14PM0.40m | 8:15AM0.33m | 8:13PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21 | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 2 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SW 16 |
3473 | 2958 | 1571 | 1523 | 1737 | 1542 | 1158 | 917 | 766 | 1129 | 581 | 176 | 353 | 407 | 327 | 313 | 235 | 191 | 173 | 236 | 844 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | SE 6 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 11 |
39 | 20 | 182 | 322 | 116 | 385 | 80 | 324 | 729 | 589 | 424 | 495 | 336 | 288 | 234 | 136 | 132 | 130 | 335 | 251 | 195 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 17 | SSE 6 | S 14 | SE 7 | S 18 | NNE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | N 10 | N 9 | E 6 | N 9 | ESE 6 | SW 13 | N 8 | SW 18 | SSE 13 |
11 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 372 | 62 | 377 | 73 | 159 | 16 | 110 | 424 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 82 | 5 | 246 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 |
19 | 19 | 99 | 116 | 255 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | 349 | 109 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 582 | 864 | 1182 | 121 | 93 | 1129 | 47 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 12 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 39 |
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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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