Tiavea Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Samoa – Upolu)
| Name: | Tiavea Bay |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSW |
Tiavea Bay in Upolu is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the south southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include rocks and sharks.
Overall Tiavea Bay 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 Tiavea Bay surf quality by season and Tiavea Bay surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Samoa - Upolu surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Tiavea Bay
Visitor Reviews of Tiavea Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tiavea Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Aufaga Village | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Aufaga | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Salani | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tafatafa | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lautaunuu | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tiavea Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2330 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2389 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2646 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2707 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2836 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tiavea Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Apia, Samoa Islands | 22 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa | 58 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Pago Pago, American Samoa (2) | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Asau Harbor, Savaii Island, Samoa Islands | 83 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tau Island, Manua Islands | 133 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tiavea Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1917 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1918 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1922 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1959 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2145 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tiavea Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Falefa (Samoa) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lufilufi (Samoa) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Matavai (Samoa) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Solosolo (Samoa) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Apia (Samoa) | 17 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tiavea Bay is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 57 km (35 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tiavea Bay is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 94 km (58 miles) away.
