Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.4° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,325 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. 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+) 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a window that starts with a bang, but you’re gonna need to be sharp, because the ocean’s got a split personality this fortnight.

The first few days are the real deal. We’re looking at a solid, long-period SW groundswell rolling in. Monday the 17th kicks things off with a clean 3ft of swell at 16 seconds. It’s cross-offshore, light breeze, and the water’s sitting at 80°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year. The energy is moderate at 601, and with the conditions as glassy as they are, Salamumu is going to be a treat for anyone who can handle the reef. This is the kind of day you tell your mates about.

Then Tuesday the 18th is the standout. The swell bumps up to 5ft, still at that nice long 16-second period, and the morning is pure glass. Dead calm, zero wind. The energy jumps to 1084, and the wave comment says it all – excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the entire forecast. The afternoon stays clean with a slight SSE breeze, still glassy, energy even nudging up to 1164. If you can only paddle out once, make it Tuesday morning.

Wednesday the 19th is where it starts to turn. The swell is still there at 5ft, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore ESE and SE at 9 mph. It’s not terrible, but the surface gets a bit of texture, and the call is marginal. The energy holds around 1028, but it just won’t be as perfect as the day before. It’s a so-so day for the advanced crew.

From Thursday the 20th, things get messy. The wind kicks up, the swell jumps around, and the quality drops off a cliff. We’re going to see a period of strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. The swell actually gets bigger – peaking Friday the 21st at 7ft and Saturday the 22nd at 7ft – but the wind is just ruining it. It’s a lot of water moving, but it’s going to be a washing machine out there. This is when the setup starts looking like it’s more for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers. For the next week or so, from the 20th through to the 31st, it’s a real battle. The energy is often strong, getting up to 2656 on Saturday afternoon, but the wind states are consistently “messy”, “lumpy”, or “choppy”. It’s a long, frustrating stretch.

The swell does back off a touch into the 23rd and 24th, and the period holds, but the wind doesn’t give us a break. Even when the swell drops to 3ft on the 24th, the wind is still howling. There’s a day with a brief period of SE cross-shore wind on the 28th, but it’s still rough. Honestly, this whole run looks scrappy.

So, the plan is simple. Hit it hard on Monday the 17th, and definitely don’t miss Tuesday the 18th. That’s your window. After that, it’s likely a waiting game until the forecasters start lying to us again. The long-range stuff at the end of the month has some period in it, but the wind just won't cooperate. We’ll just have to see if it cleans up. For now, make the most of the early week. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Mon
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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16
1.3
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1.4
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1.4
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1.8
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S
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1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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903
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1034
1265
582
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976
1045
2325
1704
1011
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:27PM1.03m
10:52AM0.93m
11:21PM0.98m
11:52AM0.85m
00:19AM0.94m
12:56PM0.81m
1:19AM0.91m
1:59PM0.79m
2:17AM0.91m
2:56PM0.80m
3:08AM0.94m
3:43PM0.82m
3:52AM0.97m
Low Tide
4:41AM0.26m
4:55PM0.29m
5:42AM0.31m
5:50PM0.34m
6:48AM0.34m
6:51PM0.37m
7:55AM0.34m
7:53PM0.38m
8:53AM0.32m
8:48PM0.36m
9:41AM0.28m
9:35PM0.33m
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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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