Salamumu Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.00° S 171.93° W

Salamumu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salamumu sea temperature is
27.0°C
0.3° 

Salamumu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salamumu surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,364 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salamumu this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Salamumu in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salamumu over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, talking about the same stretch of coast. For the next 16 days at Salamumu, we’ve got a consistent swell running, but the wind is going to be the story. It’s almost always coming from the east or southeast, cross-shore or cross-onshore, and often blowing fresh to strong. That’s going to leave the surface choppy and lumpy. Water temp is 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The only day that even shows a chance of reasonable surf is Saturday the 5th of September. Swell around 5ft, coming from the S with a period of 16 seconds—that’s a good long-period groundswell. Combined swell energy is 1745 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop. It’s only rated as marginal surf, so don’t expect clean lines. You might find a few workable waves if you’re willing to fight the chop.

After that, it’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions. Most days score a zero. The wind keeps blowing fresh to strong, always cross-onshore or cross, and the surface stays messy. Swells keep coming from the SW and S, with periods often around 15-16 seconds, and combined energy frequently climbing over 1000, even reaching 1953 on Sunday the 13th of September—strong wave energy. But with the wind as it is, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

There’s no true standout here. The only non-poor day is Saturday the 5th of September, and it’s only marginal. Salamumu is a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to swell from the SE, but the wind direction just doesn’t line up. Crowds are possible, but in these conditions, probably not many will be out.

Honestly, it’s a tough outlook. The swell energy is solid, but the wind is the spoiler. Forecasts can change, though, and it doesn’t stay this poor forever. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
16
1
S
15
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
1
ESE
10
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.5
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16
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16
0.9
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17
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16
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15
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15
1.1
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15
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16
1.4
SSW
15
1.5
S
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
507
422
289
273
196
190
146
138
127
203
429
477
574
551
551
1160
869
1145
892
674
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
ESE
25
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30
ESE
30
ESE
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:01PM1.07m
8:18AM1.05m
8:43PM1.07m
9:04AM1.01m
9:31PM1.05m
9:57AM0.95m
10:26PM1.04m
11:00AM0.91m
11:31PM1.03m
12:12PM0.88m
00:41AM1.03m
1:26PM0.89m
1:51AM1.07m
Low Tide
2:08AM0.18m
2:27PM0.17m
2:54AM0.20m
3:11PM0.20m
3:47AM0.22m
4:01PM0.23m
4:48AM0.24m
5:00PM0.26m
5:58AM0.24m
6:09PM0.28m
7:13AM0.22m
7:23PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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