Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,002 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been chewing on the charts for this spot. It’s a rough stretch ahead, with only a single glimmer of hope way out in the forecast.
From Thursday, 9 July through to Sunday, 19 July, it’s pretty much a total loss. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, blowing 12 to 28 mph, and the swell is either short-period or just plain messy. The combined energy jumps around, hitting 2739 (strong) on Thursday afternoon, but with a cross-shore wind and risk of thunderstorms, the quality is garbage. For ten days straight, every session is rated poor or marginal, with strong breezes and lumpy chop. The 10th to the 17th is a solid block of junk conditions. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The water temperature is about 82°, right on average for the time of year. The swell is mostly from the SW or SSE, but the short periods (8 seconds) from the 15th to the 17th make the waves weak and gutless.
The one standout is a long way off, but it’s worth mentioning. On Monday, 20 July, in the morning, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the SE, with a 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the NW. The combined energy is 1517 (moderate to strong), and the wave report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That 7ft is a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with some skill, it’s going to be epic. The optimum swell direction for Salamumu is SE, so this is spot on. It’s a consistent reef break, and crowds are sometimes around, so expect a few heads. But glassy conditions with a solid SE groundswell? That’s the only real window in the entire 16-day forecast. The rest of the week after that drops back into poor conditions.
So, here’s the call: the next ten days are a bust. Keep your eyes on the morning of Monday, 20 July. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not a sure thing. If it lines up, that’s your session.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2589 | 2002 | 1718 | 1587 | 1502 | 1043 | 864 | 749 | 1453 | 1285 | 990 | 601 | 489 | 655 | 370 | 957 | 400 | 612 | 480 | 302 | 418 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | on | 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 |
High Tide | 2:13AM1.08m | 2:44PM0.96m | 3:12AM1.14m | 3:46PM1.00m | 4:09AM1.21m | 4:45PM1.04m | 5:06AM1.26m | 5:42PM1.08m | 6:01AM1.30m | 6:37PM1.10m | 6:56AM1.31m | 7:32PM1.12m | 7:49AM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.20m | 8:46PM0.19m | 9:39AM0.12m | 9:46PM0.14m | 10:38AM0.05m | 10:44PM0.09m | 11:34AM-0.01m | 11:41PM0.06m | 12:29PM-0.04m | 00:36AM0.04m | 1:22PM-0.05m | 1:30AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | 6:15 |
mm | 51 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 2589 | 2002 | 1718 | 1587 | 1502 | 1043 | 864 | 749 | 1453 | 1285 | 990 | 601 | 273 | 655 | 370 | 957 | 206 | 258 | 211 | 162 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 40 | 155 | 252 | 508 | 303 | 607 | 534 | 452 | 489 | 228 | 92 | 342 | 400 | 67 | 85 | 60 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 97 | 39 | 38 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 104 | 142 | 91 | 91 | 85 | 72 | 70 | 7 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 12 | ESE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 125 | 66 | 37 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 53 | 51 | 322 | 27 | 314 | 612 | 480 | 302 | 418 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 121 | 608 | 608 | 608 | 608 | 2222 | 575 | 93 | 582 | 864 | 863 | 863 | 582 | 121 | 2212 | 1129 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1232 |
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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).
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