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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 6 am Monday 27 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
30.1° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Sunday (May 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alao in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 1AM. 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 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alao over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ESE 7 | NNW 11 | S 14 | NNE 11 | NNW 15 | ESE 5 | NNE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | E 10 | |
118 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 71 | 53 | 37 | 76 | 75 | 43 | 48 | 34 | 37 | 50 | 33 | 33 | 48 | 35 | 16 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:32PM0.97m | 4:55AM1.00m | 5:14PM0.96m | 5:32AM1.01m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.17m | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:09AM0.16m | 11:20PM0.17m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 |
 kJ | 141 | 162 | 396 | 411 | 430 | 263 | 734 | 619 | 355 | 247 | 224 | 149 | 143 | 63 | 79 | 70 | 131 | 109 | 288 | 331 | 365 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 11 | S 18 | SW 16 | NNE 10 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 9 | S 14 |
| kJ | 186 | 95 | 82 | 47 | 41 | 304 | 125 | 37 | 76 | 39 | 38 | 48 | 31 | 62 | 50 | 59 | 230 | 350 | 71 | 78 | 94 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | NNW 11 | SW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 15 | NNE 10 | SW 15 | NE 9 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 20 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 42 | 25 | 41 | 46 | 27 | 71 | 38 | 112 | 42 | 75 | 43 | 186 | 23 | 37 | 45 | 33 | 33 | 48 | 35 | 39 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 4 | E 10 |
| kJ | 118 | 259 | 225 | 141 | 108 | 87 | 53 | 28 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 16 | 158 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 2 | 623 | 2 | 906 | 625 | 2 | 30 | 625 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 |
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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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