Nua Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Nua |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Nua in Tutuila is an exposed reef and point break that has reliable surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the east. Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. A left hand reef break and in addition, there is also a left hand point break. Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include ive coral, rips and sharks.
Overall Nua 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 variation of swells directed at Nua over a normal year, base... (show all text)
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Also see Nua surf quality by season and Nua surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Nua |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Nua:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Asili Point | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Amanave Bay | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Poloa | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Sliding Rock | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fatuuli Rock | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Nua: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2336 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2400 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2661 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2722 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2841 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Nua: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 73 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 88 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 134 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Nua: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1910 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1911 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1916 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1955 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2139 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Nua: |
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| Closest city location | Leone (American Samoa) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Vailoatai (American Samoa) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mapusagafou (American Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Faleniu (American Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 7 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Nua is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Nua is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 139 km (86 miles) away.
