
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,138 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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 0.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for us.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. For the first week and a half, conditions are going to be pretty average to poor, so you might want to wait it out. The wind is just not playing ball for the most part, being cross-shore or cross-onshore and often fresh, making for choppy or lumpy conditions. There's plenty of swell energy coming through, especially around the 13th and 14th of September with combined energies hitting 1818 and 3046, but it's messy with the wind.
Salamumu is the only spot on the table. It’s an advanced reef break that’s typically consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at about 27°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.
We start off with some marginal conditions on Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th. Swell is around 4ft to 5ft from the SW with a long period of 15 to 16 seconds, so there's decent groundswell energy. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, and the wave comment basically says it’s marginal or questionable on the tide. The combined energy is strong on Wednesday morning at 1308, but it's not clean enough to get excited about.
From Friday the 11th through to Monday the 14th, it's a write-off. The wind swings cross-onshore, and conditions are described as poor. By Monday the 14th, the swell jumps to 6ft to 7ft from the SW and SSW, making it too big for beginners and only really expert territory, but again, the wind is ruining it.
There’s a bit of a glimmer on the afternoon of Thursday the 17th. The wind shifts to a fresh offshore from the N at 19 mph, which is a big positive for a clean surface. Swell is still reasonable at 4ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 897. The wave comment notes “clean” conditions. It’s still just a marginal call by the score, but that offshore wind makes it the best looking window in the first week.
Then we hit a real gap. From the 18th of September all the way through the 20th, it goes back to poor conditions with no real recommendations worth noting.
The standout comes later. On Monday the 21st of September, the afternoon looks like it could be the pick of the whole 16 days. Swell is 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period, giving it that groundswell quality. The wind turns offshore from the N at a moderate 12 mph, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” with a combined energy of 1027, which is moderate to strong. For an advanced reef break, this could set up some proper lines. This is easily the best on offer, even if it's a week and a half away and less certain.
After that, Tuesday the 22nd and the rest of the window fades into marginal and poor again with onshore or cross-shore winds and smaller swell.
Bottom line: wait until Thursday the 17th for a small window of cleaner surf, but don’t bet the house on it. The real one to circle is the afternoon of Monday the 21st of September. For the rest, you might as well save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1187 | 1052 | 710 | 574 | 459 | 384 | 384 | 331 | 244 | 205 | 231 | 255 | 979 | 1609 | 1839 | 1882 | 2734 | 1571 | 1486 | 1697 | 1524 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:15PM1.12m | 5:32AM1.24m | 6:01PM1.16m | 6:19AM1.23m | 6:45PM1.17m | 7:04AM1.19m | 7:28PM1.16m | 7:49AM1.12m | 8:12PM1.13m | 8:34AM1.04m | 8:56PM1.07m | 9:22AM0.96m | 9:43PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.03m | 11:18PM0.08m | 11:51AM0.02m | 00:06AM0.06m | 12:34PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:16PM0.07m | 1:38AM0.10m | 1:57PM0.12m | 2:24AM0.15m | 2:38PM0.19m | 3:12AM0.20m | 3:21PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
1187 | 1052 | 710 | 574 | 459 | 384 | 384 | 331 | 244 | 205 | 140 | 100 | 979 | 1609 | 1839 | 1882 | 2734 | 1571 | 1486 | 1697 | 1524 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 15 | N 13 | NNE 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
27 | 85 | 92 | 93 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 64 | 66 | 43 | 197 | 255 | 118 | 108 | 334 | 505 | 20 | 20 | 340 | 493 | 490 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 22 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 20 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 50 | 42 | 30 | 184 | 117 | 231 | 227 | 70 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 16 | 78 | 20 | 19 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 4 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
90 | 68 | 56 | 60 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 15 | 103 | 101 | 26 | 659 | 19 | 118 | 124 | 98 | 101 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 582 | 47 | 121 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 575 | 575 | 93 | 121 | 2212 | 863 | 1521 | 863 | 863 | 582 | 2213 | 582 | 1232 | 1232 | 1129 |
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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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