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Alao Surf Forecast
/ Tutuila (19 surf breaks) /
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Alao surfForecast / Tutuila / American Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 SSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alao sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alao this week:
The surf forecast for Alao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alao in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 5th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 5th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alao over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||
NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 12 | E 9 | E 6 | |
38 | 37 | 76 | 75 | 43 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 68 | 89 | 87 | 63 | 69 | 41 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:53PM0.93m | 6:08AM1.01m | 6:32PM0.90m | 6:45AM0.99m | 7:11PM0.87m | 7:23AM0.97m | 7:53PM0.83m | 8:04AM0.93m | 8:37PM0.79m | 8:47AM0.89m | 9:25PM0.75m | 9:34AM0.85m | 10:16PM0.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM0.16m | 11:55PM0.18m | 12:27PM0.16m | 00:30AM0.20m | 1:05PM0.16m | 1:06AM0.22m | 1:45PM0.18m | 1:44AM0.25m | 2:27PM0.20m | 2:25AM0.28m | 3:12PM0.23m | 3:08AM0.31m | 4:00PM0.26m | 3:56AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
 kJ | 734 | 522 | 355 | 309 | 276 | 220 | 166 | 92 | 62 | 134 | 94 | 273 | 101 | 95 | 84 | 112 | 87 | 442 | 500 | 416 | 202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NNE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 10 | S 7 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 |
| kJ | 125 | 37 | 76 | 75 | 38 | 48 | 39 | 33 | 70 | 32 | 46 | 56 | 288 | 273 | 68 | 53 | 90 | 63 | 43 | 41 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 9 | NNW 11 | SW 20 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SW 15 | E 10 | S 13 | E 10 | S 16 | S 16 | N 12 | NNE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 38 | 112 | 102 | 39 | 43 | 186 | 23 | 49 | 33 | 100 | 93 | 49 | 107 | 72 | 121 | 89 | 137 | 137 | 69 | 32 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 51 | 115 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 193 | 625 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Information about the Alao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Alao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Alao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Alao is 15 km (9 miles) from Pago Pago. If you plan a holiday in American-Samoa - Tutuila, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pago Pago. Pago Pago has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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