Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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