Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.2° 

Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salamumu surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with 1,772 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Salamumu. It’s a reef setup, exposed, and it’s been a tough few days already. We’re looking at a classic case of waiting for the wind gods to get on our side. For the next week and a half, it’s going to be a grind, but there is a couple of sessions at the end that make it all worth it.

Right now, starting from Monday, August 31st afternoon, through to Wednesday, September 9th, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a consistent Southern swell running, but the wind is locked in from the ESE, blowing cross-onshore at 15 to 25 mph. That’s just wrecking the surface. Swell heights are bouncing between 2 ft and 6 ft, with periods of 12 to 16 seconds, so there’s some decent groundswell energy in the water – the combined energy is strong, ranging from just under 300 up to nearly 2700. But it’s all messy, lumpy, and choppy. No points for that. The water temp is 81°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

There’s a tiny flicker on Thursday, September 3rd, but the cross-onshore wind is still too strong. Friday, September 4th, we see the swell start to jump, hitting up to 6 ft with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive at 2225, but again, the wind is ruining it. The whole first week is a no-go.

Now, the real story here is the end of the run. On Friday, September 11th, the wind finally switches. We get a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 12 mph, and the surf cleans up. It’s not perfect – the swell is only 3 ft and a bit weak on energy (420) – but it’s a start.

Then, hold onto your board. Saturday, September 12th, we get offshore winds from the NNE at 16 mph, and the swell is a long-period 20-second groundswell from the SW. That’s a recipe for some real quality. The combined energy is 607, which is moderate, but the clean conditions make it all count.

But the absolute standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Sunday, September 13th. The morning starts with a light offshore breeze from the NNE, then the afternoon goes completely glassy – calm, zero wind. The swell is 4 ft to 4 ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy is just over 1000. That’s excellent. This is the day for experienced surfers to get out there. The water will be clean, the waves will have power, and with those long periods, the reef at Salamumu will handle it beautifully.

Monday, September 14th, the swell jumps again, hitting 7 ft from the S with a 13-second period and a massive 3186 energy. But the wind goes cross-onshore from the SSE, turning it into a lumpy mess. That’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s marginal. After that, it fades back into mediocrity.

So, the clear call is Sunday, September 13th. Get in the water early or in that afternoon glass-off. That’s the one that’s going to stick with you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

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13
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12
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0.7
SSE
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0.6
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0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
214
190
141
147
125
203
429
477
516
558
839
1459
791
1772
1005
684
355
345
235
Wind (km/h)
25
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35
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High Tide
8:43PM1.07m
9:04AM1.01m
9:31PM1.05m
9:57AM0.95m
10:26PM1.04m
11:00AM0.91m
11:31PM1.03m
12:12PM0.88m
00:41AM1.03m
1:26PM0.89m
1:51AM1.07m
2:34PM0.94m
2:54AM1.12m
Low Tide
2:54AM0.20m
3:11PM0.20m
3:47AM0.22m
4:01PM0.23m
4:48AM0.24m
5:00PM0.26m
5:58AM0.24m
6:09PM0.28m
7:13AM0.22m
7:23PM0.26m
8:23AM0.17m
8:32PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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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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