Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.3° 

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


Salamumu surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,849 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat about the surf at Salamumu.

To be straight with you, it’s a tough forecast for a quality reef break like this. There’s plenty of swell energy coming through over the next couple of weeks, but the wind is going to be against us for the lion's share of it. The first week and a half is looking like a long stretch of blown-out, lumpy conditions. We're talking wave heights from 3ft to over 7ft with persistent cross-onshore winds from the ESE and SE, making a mess of everything. The swell is there, but the quality is shot. We don't see a real window of opportunity until Monday, the 17th of August, when the wind eases and turns cross-off, giving us a clean but small 3ft of SW groundswell (16-second period) – a tease, but not the main event.

Let's get to the good stuff, because there are a couple of days worth getting excited about.

The absolute standout is Tuesday, the 18th of August. The morning starts with a light NE breeze (6 mph) coming cross-off, cleaning up a solid 4ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The swell energy is pumping at 1001 (moderate wave energy). The afternoon is even better – we're talking glassy conditions with a 3 mph NE wind, and the swell ticks up to a clean 5ft, with the combined energy jumping to a strong 1204. The forecast calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and it’s hard to argue. That 5ft is prime for the advanced crew at this reef. The water temp is a pleasant 81°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Looking into the second week, keep an eye on Friday, the 28th of August. The morning and afternoon both have a cross-off breeze from the ENE, keeping the sea surface clean. You'll find a consistent 4ft of SW groundswell (15-16 second periods) with strong combined energy readings of 1049 and 1106. It’s flagged as marginal due to possible tide issues, but with clean wind and that much push, it’s a solid long-range bet. Just remember, it's a week and a half out, so it's more of a promising whisper than a done deal.

So, my advice: sit out the first week of mess. Lock in Tuesday, the 18th of August – glass, a solid 5ft SW swell, and prime conditions. The 28th is a good backup option, but we'll be crossing our fingers on that one.

Keep your wax ready.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:59PM1.15m
8:17AM1.20m
8:47PM1.12m
9:06AM1.11m
9:36PM1.08m
9:57AM1.02m
10:27PM1.03m
10:52AM0.93m
11:21PM0.98m
11:52AM0.85m
00:19AM0.94m
12:56PM0.81m
1:19AM0.91m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.01m
2:03AM0.08m
2:32PM0.06m
2:53AM0.14m
3:18PM0.14m
3:45AM0.20m
4:05PM0.21m
4:41AM0.26m
4:55PM0.29m
5:42AM0.31m
5:50PM0.34m
6:48AM0.34m
6:51PM0.37m
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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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