Matu'u Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Matu'u |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NW |
Matu'u in Tutuila is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. The favoured time of year for waves is autumn. Offshore winds are from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. There is a right hand reef break. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include coral and sharks.
Overall Matu'u 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.
The figure illustrates the combination of swells directed at Matu'u through an average ... (show all text)
This chart describes how often and how strongly the wind blows from different direction... (show all text)
Also see Matu'u surf quality by season and Matu'u 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 Matu'u
Visitor Reviews of Matu'u |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Matu'u:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Coral Heads | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Fagaalu | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Faganeanea | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Fatuuli Rock | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Utulei | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Matu'u: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2331 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2395 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2657 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2718 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2836 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Matu'u: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 79 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 79 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 140 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Matu'u: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1915 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1916 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1921 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1960 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2145 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Matu'u: |
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| Closest city location | Pago Pago (American Samoa) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Fagatogo (American Samoa) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tafuna (American Samoa) | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Faleniu (American Samoa) | 3 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Matu'u is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Matu'u is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 150 km (93 miles) away.
