Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, S swell with 1,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Salamumu.
For the first few days, the surf is there but the wind is a mess. We’re looking at a lumpy, cross-shore chop that’s killing the quality. Monday the 20th of July has some solid 6ft SE/SSE swell, but with a strong 22 mph cross-wind, it’s just not worth paddling out. The wave energy is moderate (1891 to 2370), but the conditions are poor. Tuesday and Wednesday are similar – there’s size, but the wind keeps it choppy and messy. Not a good start.
Now, Thursday the 23rd of July is the real standout. The morning sees a clean 5ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, and the wind turns light cross-offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The water is a warm 82°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1658), and by afternoon it goes glassy, with the same 5ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. This is the best wave of the whole outlook – clean, lined up, and punchy. Just be aware that crowds are possible here.
After that, it all goes downhill. Friday the 24th of July through to the end of the month and into early August is a long, frustrating stretch of poor surf. The wind stays cross-onshore and fresh, the swell is messy, and the scores are zero. There’s a gap of about 8 days with nothing worth recommending. The swell is often too short-period or blown out.
The next time things get interesting is on Sunday the 2nd of August. We get a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ENE at 16 mph. The wave energy is moderate to strong (1326 to 1592). It’s still risky with thunderstorms around, but the surf is clean. Monday the 3rd of August has a similar story – 4ft S swell, offshore wind from the NNE at 22 mph, and clean conditions. That’s a promising little window, but it’s a long way off and the forecast is less certain.
Overall, if you’re after a paddle, lock in Thursday the 23rd of July. It’s the only day that really fires. The rest of the time, it’s either blown out or just average.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon morning, light winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SSE 13 | S 22 | S 20 | SW 18 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1042 | 1245 | 1005 | 980 | 895 | 653 | 489 | 448 | 1544 | 1288 | 1189 | 734 | 530 | 508 | 366 | 219 | 151 | 139 | 444 | 633 | 566 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.00m | 00:07AM1.01m | 12:30PM0.92m | 1:03AM0.98m | 1:31PM0.87m | 1:58AM0.97m | 2:29PM0.84m | 2:50AM0.96m | 3:22PM0.83m | 3:37AM0.97m | 4:09PM0.84m | 4:20AM0.99m | 4:51PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM0.23m | 6:22AM0.29m | 6:38PM0.29m | 7:27AM0.31m | 7:34PM0.33m | 8:28AM0.31m | 8:28PM0.34m | 9:23AM0.30m | 9:18PM0.33m | 10:09AM0.27m | 10:02PM0.31m | 10:50AM0.24m | 10:43PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 18 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 602 | 1245 | 525 | 980 | 895 | 349 | 237 | 194 | 1544 | 1288 | 1189 | 734 | 530 | 508 | 366 | 137 | 124 | 101 | 444 | 633 | 566 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 26 | SW 16 | S 22 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 225 | 489 | 1005 | 429 | 361 | 653 | 489 | 448 | 187 | 248 | 90 | 180 | 167 | 79 | 78 | 219 | 151 | 139 | 169 | 123 | 140 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SSE 13 | SW 18 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SW 14 | SE 10 | NNE 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSE 15 | NNE 8 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 22 | 619 | 235 | 327 | 744 | 632 | 459 | 335 | 251 | 122 | 228 | 80 | 6 | 52 | 41 | 75 | 53 | 83 | 74 | 7 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | NE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1042 | 17 | 816 | 558 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 158 | 177 | 117 | 30 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1232 | 866 | 1197 | 1197 | 575 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 863 | 93 | 47 | 44 | 121 | 863 | 575 | 121 |
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