
Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, S swell with 1,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 25th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 305 | 276 | 205 | 250 | 418 | 487 | 410 | 909 | 535 | 509 | 321 | 304 | 425 | 464 | 371 | 320 | 299 | 791 | 972 | 912 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.18m | 10:47PM1.04m | 11:05AM1.12m | 11:48PM1.03m | 12:06PM1.05m | 00:47AM1.02m | 1:06PM0.99m | 1:43AM1.02m | 2:04PM0.94m | 2:35AM1.02m | 2:58PM0.91m | 3:21AM1.01m | 3:47PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.07m | 4:47AM0.19m | 5:28PM0.13m | 5:52AM0.24m | 6:26PM0.18m | 6:57AM0.27m | 7:22PM0.23m | 8:00AM0.28m | 8:15PM0.26m | 8:58AM0.28m | 9:03PM0.28m | 9:48AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 |
309 | 305 | 276 | 205 | 245 | 90 | 239 | 233 | 909 | 535 | 509 | 276 | 304 | 425 | 464 | 371 | 320 | 257 | 169 | 972 | 912 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SE 10 | S 16 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 20 | S 9 | SW 15 |
107 | 46 | 129 | 45 | 70 | 57 | 68 | 98 | 88 | 78 | 62 | 80 | 173 | 123 | 249 | 211 | 261 | 299 | 791 | 127 | 255 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | S 12 | S 20 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 22 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 |
67 | 101 | 20 | 113 | 23 | 91 | 72 | 200 | 23 | 36 | 54 | 97 | 87 | 88 | 82 | 42 | 24 | 96 | 217 | 217 | 99 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 85 | 250 | 418 | 487 | 410 | 399 | 298 | 392 | 321 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 27 | 2421 | 1517 | 1239 | 1511 | 2408 | 1519 | 1239 | 121 | 1239 | 1239 | 121 | 121 | 47 | 0 | 121 | 93 | 149 | 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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