Alao Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Alao |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: NW |
Alao in Tutuila is a fairly exposed point break that only works once in a while. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the northwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north.There is a left hand point break here. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Take care of coral and sharks.
Overall Alao Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure illustrates the variation of swells directed at Alao over a normal year. It ... (show all text)
This chart describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different dire... (show all text)
Also see Alao surf quality by season and Alao surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Alao |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Alao:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Aunu'u Island | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Tula | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Amouli | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Alofau Gas Station | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Laulii Tuai Lefts | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Alao: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2325 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2390 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2653 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2714 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2830 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Alao: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 85 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 147 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Alao: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1920 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1922 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1927 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1966 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2150 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Alao: |
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| Closest city location | Aua (American Samoa) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Fagatogo (American Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pago Pago (American Samoa) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tafuna (American Samoa) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 11 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Alao is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 15 km (9 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Alao is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 161 km (100 miles) away.
