
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,103 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Salamumu for a moment. This is a mean right-hand reef break that works best with a proper south-east groundswell, and for the advanced crew only. I hate to say it, but this 16-day window is a write-off. We’re looking at a blank run of over two weeks with no decent surf on offer.
The whole stretch is plagued by persistent cross-onshore winds from the south-east, often strong enough to make things a real mess. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty average for this time of year. For the first week, the swell is on the small side or just too big and ugly. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong, like 1212 to 2172, but with all that wind, it's just a lumpy, choppy mess. The period is all over the shop, from short 9-second wind swell to some longer 16-second groundswell, but it doesn’t matter because the wind just shreds it.
Right in the middle, around the 10th of August, the swell really kicks up to 7 ft from the south with a long 16-second period, giving combined energy up to 3460 – that’s strong energy. But the wind is howling at 25 mph onshore. That’s not surfable, that’s just dangerous and blown out. It might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The second week doesn’t get any better. The wind stays up, the swell drops off, and there’s a lot of “risk tstorm” in the forecast. The energy drops to moderate and even weak levels, like 408 to 632, with short periods around 8 seconds. Honestly, it’s grim. There is a tiny flicker of hope on the 15th of August morning, where we get a clean cross-offshore breeze and 5 ft swell from the south-east, but the rating is only a 1, calling it marginal. It’s not worth the paddle. Stay home and wait for the next proper south-east pulse.
This is a tough stretch for Salamumu. It’s a world-class wave when it’s on, but when it’s off, it’s off completely. Keep an eye on the charts – it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
466 | 589 | 687 | 952 | 743 | 883 | 489 | 471 | 1481 | 1994 | 1710 | 1288 | 1102 | 1744 | 1104 | 2115 | 2753 | 1488 | 1036 | 680 | 869 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:13AM0.92m | 11:48PM1.00m | 12:18PM0.90m | 00:52AM1.03m | 1:28PM0.90m | 1:58AM1.07m | 2:37PM0.93m | 3:01AM1.13m | 3:39PM0.98m | 4:00AM1.19m | 4:37PM1.04m | 4:56AM1.25m | 5:30PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM0.26m | 6:07AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.27m | 7:18AM0.24m | 7:28PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.19m | 8:35PM0.21m | 9:31AM0.12m | 9:38PM0.16m | 10:29AM0.05m | 10:36PM0.10m | 11:22AM0.00m | 11:30PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 |
466 | 589 | 687 | 754 | 603 | 644 | 441 | 471 | 627 | 160 | 87 | 82 | 42 | 255 | 797 | 2115 | 2753 | 1488 | 1036 | 680 | 869 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SW 13 | S 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 |
355 | 446 | 323 | 108 | 68 | 190 | 489 | 326 | 106 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 611 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 85 | 257 | 135 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | NW 12 |
322 | 384 | 635 | 7 | 71 | 93 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 69 | 14 | 15 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 126 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
69 | 71 | 13 | 952 | 743 | 883 | 416 | 440 | 1481 | 1994 | 1710 | 1288 | 1102 | 1744 | 1104 | 1340 | 549 | 711 | 638 | 578 | 486 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 863 | 121 | 1521 | 2207 | 1516 | 2207 | 2212 | 2259 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1244 | 1239 |
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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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