Malama Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Savaii)
| Name: | Malama Lefts |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Malama Lefts in Savai'i is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the west southwest with some shelter here from southeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. There is a left breaking reef. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Malama Lefts 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 Malama Lefts surf quality by season and Malama Lefts surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Malama Lefts |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Malama Lefts:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Wharf | 14 mi |
| Second closest break | Aganoa Beach | 17 mi |
| Third closest break | Salailua | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Leap | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Salamumu | 40 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Malama Lefts: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2324 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2377 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2630 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2691 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2831 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Malama Lefts: |
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| Closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 24 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 39 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 118 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 119 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 190 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Malama Lefts: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1926 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1927 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1932 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1966 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2154 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Malama Lefts: |
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| Closest city location | Safotu (Samoa) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Gataivai (Samoa) | 19 mi |
| Third closest city location | Leulumoega (Samoa) | 29 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nofoali`i (Samoa) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Satapuala (Samoa) | 29 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Malama Lefts is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Malama Lefts is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 191 km (119 miles) away.
