The Leap Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Savaii)
| Name: | The Leap |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NE |
The Leap in Savai'i is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast with some shelter here from southeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. A left hand reef. It very rarely gets crowded here. Beware of rocks and sharks.
Overall The Leap 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 The Leap surf quality by season and The Leap surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of The Leap |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Leap:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Salailua | 9 mi |
| Second closest break | Aganoa Beach | 29 mi |
| Third closest break | Malama Lefts | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Wharf | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Salamumu | 58 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Leap: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2344 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2394 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2644 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2706 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2851 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Leap: |
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| Closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 10 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 64 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 142 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 143 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 216 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Leap: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1909 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1911 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1915 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1949 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2136 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Leap: |
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| Closest city location | Gataivai (Samoa) | 24 mi |
| Second closest city location | Safotu (Samoa) | 24 mi |
| Third closest city location | Satapuala (Samoa) | 51 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Leulumoega (Samoa) | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Nofoali`i (Samoa) | 52 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to The Leap is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 78 km (48 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to The Leap is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 229 km (142 miles) away.
