Lautaunuu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Upolu)
| Name: | Lautaunuu |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Lautaunuu in Upolu is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the south southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. There is a right hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rocks and sharks.
Overall Lautaunuu 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 Lautaunuu surf quality by season and Lautaunuu 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 Lautaunuu
Visitor Reviews of Lautaunuu |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lautaunuu:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Laulii | 3 mi |
| Second closest break | Nuusafee Island | 13 mi |
| Third closest break | Saaga | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Salani | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tafatafa | 13 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lautaunuu: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2329 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2387 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2643 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2704 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2835 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lautaunuu: |
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| Closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 67 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 74 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 75 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 147 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lautaunuu: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1918 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) | 1960 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2147 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lautaunuu: |
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| Closest city location | Solosolo (Samoa) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Apia (Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lufilufi (Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Siusega (Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Vaitele (Samoa) | 7 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Lautaunuu is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Lautaunuu is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 119 km (74 miles) away.
