Aufaga Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Upolu)
| Name: | Aufaga |
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| Type: | reef/Rivermouth |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Aufaga in Upolu is an exposed reef/Rivermouth break that has very reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds blow from the north. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef. Rarely crowded here. Beware of rocks and sharks.
Overall Aufaga 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 Aufaga surf quality by season and Aufaga surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Aufaga |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Aufaga:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Aufaga Village | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Salani | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Tafatafa | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tiavea Bay | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nuusafee Island | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Aufaga: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2337 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2395 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 | 2843 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Aufaga: |
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| Closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 21 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 61 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 62 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 81 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 137 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Aufaga: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1910 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) | 1952 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2138 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Aufaga: |
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| Closest city location | Matavai (Samoa) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Falefa (Samoa) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lufilufi (Samoa) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Solosolo (Samoa) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Apia (Samoa) | 14 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Aufaga is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 53 km (33 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Aufaga is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 98 km (61 miles) away.
