Alofau Gas Station Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Alofau Gas Station |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Alofau Gas Station in Tutuila is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. The best time of year for waves is autumn. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. A left hand reef break. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for coral and sharks.
Overall Alofau Gas Station 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.
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Also see Alofau Gas Station surf quality by season and Alofau Gas Station surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Alofau Gas Station |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Alofau Gas Station:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Amouli | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Alao | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Aunu'u Island | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Laulii Tuai Lefts | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lauli'i Tuai Rights | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Alofau Gas Station: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2328 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2392 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2654 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2716 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2832 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Alofau Gas Station: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 3 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 4 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 74 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 83 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 145 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Alofau Gas Station: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1919 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1920 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1924 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1963 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2148 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Alofau Gas Station: |
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| Closest city location | Aua (American Samoa) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Fagatogo (American Samoa) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pago Pago (American Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tafuna (American Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 7 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Alofau Gas Station is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Alofau Gas Station is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 157 km (98 miles) away.
