Fagaalu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Fagaalu |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | rarely breaks |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Fagaalu in Tutuila is an exposed reef break. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a right hand reef break. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rips, pollution, coral and sharks.
Overall Fagaalu 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 Fagaalu surf quality by season and Fagaalu surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to American-Samoa - Tutuila surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Fagaalu
Visitor Reviews of Fagaalu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Fagaalu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Coral Heads | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Matu'u | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Utulei | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Faganeanea | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Laulii Tuai Lefts | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Fagaalu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2330 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2395 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2656 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2718 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2835 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Fagaalu: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 78 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 79 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 140 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Fagaalu: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1916 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1917 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1922 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1961 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2145 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Fagaalu: |
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| Closest city location | Fagatogo (American Samoa) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Pago Pago (American Samoa) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Aua (American Samoa) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tafuna (American Samoa) | 3 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Fagaalu is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 4 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Fagaalu is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 150 km (93 miles) away.
