Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, talking about the same stretch of coast. For the next 16 days at Salamumu, we’ve got a consistent swell running, but the wind is going to be the story. It’s almost always coming from the east or southeast, cross-shore or cross-onshore, and often blowing fresh to strong. That’s going to leave the surface choppy and lumpy. Water temp is 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The only day that even shows a chance of reasonable surf is Saturday the 5th of September. Swell around 5ft, coming from the S with a period of 16 seconds—that’s a good long-period groundswell. Combined swell energy is 1745 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop. It’s only rated as marginal surf, so don’t expect clean lines. You might find a few workable waves if you’re willing to fight the chop.

After that, it’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. Most days score a zero. The wind keeps blowing fresh to strong, always cross-onshore or cross, and the surface stays messy. Swells keep coming from the SW and S, with periods often around 15-16 seconds, and combined energy frequently climbing over 1000, even reaching 1953 on Sunday the 13th of September—strong wave energy. But with the wind as it is, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

There’s no true standout here. The only non-poor day is Saturday the 5th of September, and it’s only marginal. Salamumu is a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to swell from the SE, but the wind direction just doesn’t line up. Crowds are possible, but in these conditions, probably not many will be out.

Honestly, it’s a tough outlook. The swell energy is solid, but the wind is the spoiler. Forecasts can change, though, and it doesn’t stay this poor forever. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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