Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,836 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 (Jul 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for Salamumu.
It’s a rough start. From now until around the 21st of July, you can leave the boards in the car. The wind is howling from the ESE and SE, strong cross-onshore, turning the ocean into a lumpy mess. The swell is there—anywhere from 4 to 7 feet—but with short periods (8-9 seconds) and those winds, it’s just junky. The combined energy is moderate to strong (599 to 1973), but it’s all wasted. Not a single day worth paddling for a good chunk of time.
The one day that actually looks promising is Thursday the 23rd of July. That morning we get a clean offshore wind from the N, and the swell is from the S at 4 feet with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s real groundswell energy (1481). The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off NW breeze. This is the standout. For a reef like Salamumu, that long period S swell will set up some long, powerful lines. It’s not huge, but the quality will be there. Crowds can be *sometimes*, so expect a few others out.
After that, it’s back to onshore wind and smaller, choppy surf. The 31st shows a bump to 6 feet, but with cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. Skip it.
So, mark your calendar for Thursday the 23rd. That’s your best bet. Everything else is a bust. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SW 16 | SSE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 23 | S 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 457 | 730 | 653 | 629 | 504 | 1084 | 688 | 641 | 634 | 515 | 523 | 1581 | 1006 | 991 | 851 | 849 | 781 | 522 | 489 | 333 | 736 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:49AM1.29m | 8:26PM1.12m | 8:43AM1.24m | 9:20PM1.10m | 9:37AM1.17m | 10:14PM1.08m | 10:33AM1.08m | 11:10PM1.04m | 11:30AM1.00m | 00:07AM1.01m | 12:30PM0.92m | 1:03AM0.98m | 1:31PM0.87m | 1:58AM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14PM-0.02m | 2:25AM0.08m | 3:05PM0.02m | 3:21AM0.13m | 3:57PM0.09m | 4:18AM0.19m | 4:49PM0.16m | 5:18AM0.25m | 5:43PM0.23m | 6:22AM0.29m | 6:38PM0.29m | 7:27AM0.31m | 7:34PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 20 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 19 |
| kJ | 92 | 44 | 46 | 315 | 278 | 621 | 674 | 641 | 522 | 515 | 431 | 395 | 508 | 489 | 679 | 282 | 384 | 143 | 489 | 331 | 736 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 20 | SSW 26 | S 24 | SW 15 | S 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 30 | 72 | 64 | 46 | 243 | 528 | 589 | 342 | 560 | 411 | 400 | 30 | 133 | 432 | 465 | 849 | 781 | 502 | 448 | 333 | 251 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 16 | SW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | N 10 | SSW 17 | S 14 | SSW 23 | SSE 12 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | N 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 251 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 61 | 851 | 230 | 760 | 522 | 91 | 111 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 457 | 730 | 653 | 629 | 504 | 1084 | 688 | 560 | 634 | 481 | 523 | 1581 | 1006 | 991 | 37 | 22 | 30 | 261 | 147 | 128 | 257 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1232 | 1239 | 1239 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1232 | 1239 | 1197 | 1197 | 1239 | 1181 | 1189 | 1129 | 575 | 2408 | 608 | 608 |
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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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