
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) 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 0.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
240 | 184 | 331 | 567 | 856 | 1052 | 1021 | 590 | 620 | 854 | 763 | 1591 | 1542 | 1390 | 1087 | 871 | 614 | 401 | 346 | 748 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:39AM0.88m | 2:23PM0.79m | 2:32AM0.91m | 3:10PM0.83m | 3:17AM0.95m | 3:49PM0.88m | 3:57AM1.00m | 4:25PM0.94m | 4:34AM1.05m | 4:59PM1.00m | 5:11AM1.08m | 5:34PM1.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.40m | 8:15AM0.33m | 8:13PM0.38m | 9:03AM0.29m | 9:02PM0.34m | 9:42AM0.26m | 9:43PM0.30m | 10:17AM0.22m | 10:22PM0.25m | 10:50AM0.18m | 11:00PM0.20m | 11:24AM0.15m | 11:38PM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SW 16 |
240 | 184 | 240 | 567 | 856 | 1052 | 1021 | 590 | 620 | 854 | 763 | 1591 | 1542 | 1390 | 1087 | 871 | 614 | 370 | 284 | 748 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 20 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 9 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSE 10 |
132 | 129 | 331 | 303 | 193 | 173 | 123 | 489 | 283 | 268 | 157 | 253 | 242 | 637 | 582 | 461 | 41 | 401 | 346 | 231 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | N 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | NE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SE 14 |
33 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 59 | 97 | 77 | 11 | 86 | 72 | 57 | 35 | 21 | 19 | 123 | 202 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | SE 6 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 49 | 17 | 60 | 68 | 36 | 65 | 579 | 10 | 11 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 121 | 863 | 47 | 863 | 582 | 863 | 582 | 582 | 582 | 47 | 863 | 47 | 47 |
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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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