Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.1° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 (Sep 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Salamumu over the next two weeks.

Right off the bat, I ain’t gonna lie to you – this forecast is a frustrating one. The pattern is dominated by a strong, persistent cross-shore and cross-onshore wind, mostly from the ESE, that just won’t let up. The first week is a write-off for clean, quality waves. The swell is actually there, with some serious energy, but the wind is chewing it all up. That first solid window of opportunity doesn’t really show up until Thursday the 10th.

We’ve got a decent, long-period groundswell from the SW pushing through at 4ft with a 15-second period on Thursday morning. The key difference is the wind finally swings around to a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate at 608. By the afternoon, it gets even better with a gentle sea breeze from the East at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the standout session of the whole outlook. For a spot like Salamumu, a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the SE, this is your best shot. The water temperature isn’t mentioned in the data, so I’d say it’s about average for the time of year.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th see the wind turn back onshore and the swell drops right off, so we’re back to poor conditions.

Now, the second week brings a whole lot of swell energy, but it comes with a big caveat. From Sunday the 13th, the combined energy ramps up to huge numbers – 2737 on Sunday morning, 4084 by Sunday afternoon, and holding strong around 4000 Monday and Tuesday. This is strong to very strong wave energy. The swell size grows from 5ft to over 8ft, with a very long period of 20-21 seconds from the SW. This is serious groundswell. But, the wind is a nightmare – strong cross-onshore from the SE, making it lumpy and choppy. At this size and with these winds, Salamumu is going to be a washing machine. Honestly, for a paddle surfer, it’s going to be a battle. The setup looks far more interesting for the kite crew than us.

On Tuesday the 15th, the wind does ease up a bit in the morning to a light breeze from the East, but the swell is still a hefty 7ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. It’s a marginal call, but the score is the highest in the whole run. The energy is still strong at 2574. It’s a big, powerful swell, but if the wind stays light, there might be a window for expert surfers only. Anyone else, stay on the beach.

After that, the wind cranks up again from the 16th through the 19th with near-gale to strong breeze conditions, blowing the whole thing out. The swell drops back down, and the outlook is grim.

So, to wrap it up: the best and really the only proper window for clean surf is Thursday the 10th of September. The morning session with the cross-offshore wind and that long-period 4ft SW swell is the pick of the fortnight. The rest of the time, it’s either blown out, too big and messy, or just flat. Don’t hold your breath for the second week unless you’re an expert chasing a beast in rough conditions, or you’ve got a kite.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1422
925
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427
345
567
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489
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989
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1260
1338
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729
581
466
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Wind (km/h)
35
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25
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High Tide
12:12PM0.88m
00:41AM1.03m
1:26PM0.89m
1:51AM1.07m
2:34PM0.94m
2:54AM1.12m
3:34PM1.00m
3:52AM1.18m
4:27PM1.06m
4:44AM1.22m
5:15PM1.12m
5:32AM1.24m
6:01PM1.16m
Low Tide
5:58AM0.24m
6:09PM0.28m
7:13AM0.22m
7:23PM0.26m
8:23AM0.17m
8:32PM0.22m
9:24AM0.11m
9:33PM0.16m
10:18AM0.06m
10:28PM0.11m
11:06AM0.03m
11:18PM0.08m
11:51AM0.02m
00:06AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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