Poloa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(American-Samoa – Tutuila)
| Name: | Poloa |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Poloa in Tutuila is an exposed reef and point break that has unreliable waves. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the south southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north. A right hand reef Best around high tide when the tide is rising. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of sharp coral, rips and sharks.
Overall Poloa 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 Poloa surf quality by season and Poloa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Poloa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Poloa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Amanave Bay | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Nua | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Asili Point | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Sliding Rock | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fatuuli Rock | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Poloa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2336 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2399 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2660 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2722 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2841 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Poloa: |
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| Closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 12 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 89 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 132 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Poloa: |
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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 Poloa: |
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| Closest city location | Leone (American Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Vailoatai (American Samoa) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mapusagafou (American Samoa) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Faleniu (American Samoa) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Malaeimi (American Samoa) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Poloa is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Poloa is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 135 km (84 miles) away.
