Boulders Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Upolu)
| Name: | Boulders |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: N |
Boulders in Upolu is a fairly exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the north with some shelter here from southeast winds. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. A left hand reef break. Sometimes crowded. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Boulders 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 Boulders surf quality by season and Boulders surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Samoa - Upolu surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Boulders
Visitor Reviews of Boulders |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Boulders:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Saaga | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Nuusafee Island | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Tafatafa | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Salamumu | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Salani | 10 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Boulders: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2343 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2400 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2656 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2717 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2849 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Boulders: |
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| Closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 17 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 68 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 76 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 76 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 152 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Boulders: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1904 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1906 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1911 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1947 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2133 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Boulders: |
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| Closest city location | Lotofaga (Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Apia (Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Matavai (Samoa) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Siusega (Samoa) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Solosolo (Samoa) | 15 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Boulders is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Boulders is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 121 km (75 miles) away.
