Tafatafa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Upolu)
| Name: | Tafatafa |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Tafatafa in Upolu is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. The best time of year for waves is autumn. Offshore winds are from the north. Easily blown out by onshore winds Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef break. It very rarely gets crowded here. Beware of rocks and sharks.
Overall Tafatafa 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 Tafatafa surf quality by season and Tafatafa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tafatafa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tafatafa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Salani | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Nuusafee Island | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Aufaga | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Aufaga Village | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Boulders | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tafatafa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2339 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2397 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2654 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2715 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2845 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tafatafa: |
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| Closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 18 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 67 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 67 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 76 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 143 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tafatafa: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1907 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1909 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1914 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1950 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2136 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tafatafa: |
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| Closest city location | Matavai (Samoa) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Apia (Samoa) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Falefa (Samoa) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lufilufi (Samoa) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Solosolo (Samoa) | 12 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tafatafa is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 45 km (28 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tafatafa is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 107 km (66 miles) away.
