Surf Forecasts:
Salamumu surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a pretty frustrating stretch ahead. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant battle. We're looking at a solid run of swell from the south, but it's almost always coming with a cross or cross-onshore wind, which is going to mess up the surface. The only real standouts are going to be the early mornings, when the wind is a little more manageable.
The session of the week, and the one to really aim for, is Saturday, September 13th. That morning the swell is 5 ft from the SW with a massive 20-second period – that's a serious groundswell full of energy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the ESE, so it won't be glassy, but it's workable. However, a 20-second period at a reef break like Salamumu can start to break a bit straight, so you'll need to know your line. It's an advanced spot, and with those conditions, it's for experienced surfers only.
The following Monday, September 14th, is also looking promising. The swell builds to a clean 7 ft from the SW, with an 18-second period and a huge energy reading. The wind is a better cross-shore from the east, which is the optimum direction for this wave. This is a big, powerful swell. At 7 ft, it's getting into the expert-only territory, especially on a reef. Keep an eye on the tide, as the forecast is marginal.
The first week is a write-off – choppy, lumpy, and cross-on all the way. The waves are small and the wind is on it. Sunday, September 7th and Monday, September 8th are particularly poor, with fresh cross-onshore winds absolutely ruining the surface. There's a gap of several days with no real recommendation until the 13th.
After that, the window closes again. The wind stays on it, and the last week of the forecast is a mess. By Friday, September 19th, we're looking at heavy rain and near gale-force winds with a 30 mph cross-on wind. That is not for surfing; that's a survival mission. The energy drops right off, too.
So, to sum it up: the 13th and 14th of September are your best bet. Be there for the early morning, bring your biggest board for that long period, and be prepared for a powerful, advanced wave. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1591 | 978 | 1002 | 427 | 480 | 567 | 567 | 489 | 574 | 976 | 1472 | 581 | 1065 | 952 | 636 | 505 | 407 | 379 | 404 | 374 | 319 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:26PM0.89m | 1:51AM1.07m | 2:34PM0.94m | 2:54AM1.12m | 3:34PM1.00m | 3:52AM1.18m | 4:27PM1.06m | 4:44AM1.22m | 5:15PM1.12m | 5:32AM1.24m | 6:01PM1.16m | 6:19AM1.23m | 6:45PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.26m | 8:23AM0.17m | 8:32PM0.22m | 9:24AM0.11m | 9:33PM0.16m | 10:18AM0.06m | 10:28PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.03m | 11:18PM0.08m | 11:51AM0.02m | 00:06AM0.06m | 12:34PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1591 | 978 | 1002 | 427 | 480 | 567 | 567 | 489 | 574 | 976 | 1472 | 581 | 1065 | 952 | 636 | 505 | 407 | 379 | 404 | 374 | 319 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | NE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | SW 18 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | SSE 7 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | N 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 459 | 525 | 416 | 276 | 231 | 247 | 42 | 98 | 61 | 104 | 98 | 522 | 54 | 66 | 32 | 135 | 133 | 125 | 86 | 78 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NE 14 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 11 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | SSE 7 | NNE 14 | NE 12 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 47 | 35 | 20 | 168 | 155 | 32 | 4 | 20 | 45 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 40 | 35 | 102 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 41 | 41 | 184 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SSE 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 7 | E 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 3 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 273 | 45 | 244 | 24 | 206 | 33 | 464 | 109 | 89 | 113 | 5 | 9 | 67 | 73 | 9 | 57 | 55 | 34 | 37 | 53 | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2465 | 149 | 121 | 121 | 1239 | 1239 | 1239 | 1129 | 868 | 1129 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
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