Amanave Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Amanave Bay |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Amanave Bay in Tutuila is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. The best time of year for waves is autumn. The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The reef provides both left and right breaks. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for sharp coral, rips and sharks.
Overall Amanave Bay 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 Amanave Bay surf quality by season and Amanave Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Amanave Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Amanave Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Poloa | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Nua | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Asili Point | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Sliding Rock | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fatuuli Rock | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Amanave Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2336 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2400 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2661 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2722 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2842 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Amanave Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 89 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 132 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Amanave Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1909 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1911 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1915 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1954 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2139 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Amanave Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Leone (American Samoa) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Vailoatai (American Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mapusagafou (American Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Faleniu (American Samoa) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Amanave Bay is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Amanave Bay is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 136 km (84 miles) away.
