
Surf Forecasts:
Alao surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E swell.
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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NW 12 | ESE 8 | NW 13 | NE 10 | WNW 12 |
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196 | 135 | 114 | 98 | 80 | 21 | 94 | 102 | 61 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:57PM0.91m | 10:14AM0.88m | 10:48PM0.91m | 11:11AM0.85m | 11:46PM0.93m | 12:16PM0.84m | 00:49AM0.95m | 1:25PM0.84m | 1:54AM0.99m | 2:32PM0.87m | 2:57AM1.04m | 3:34PM0.91m | 3:56AM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.21m | 4:03AM0.25m | 4:24PM0.22m | 4:59AM0.26m | 5:17PM0.24m | 6:04AM0.25m | 6:18PM0.24m | 7:14AM0.22m | 7:25PM0.22m | 8:23AM0.17m | 8:31PM0.18m | 9:26AM0.11m | 9:34PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | E 8 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 17 |
386 | 135 | 288 | 215 | 286 | 277 | 363 | 492 | 560 | 478 | 522 | 189 | 441 | 441 | 1736 | 73 | 1710 | 669 | 497 | 488 | 2564 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SW 12 | E 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 9 | S 21 | S 20 | S 12 |
178 | 335 | 114 | 98 | 157 | 288 | 361 | 277 | 61 | 358 | 326 | 306 | 201 | 153 | 75 | 6 | 6 | 164 | 141 | 902 | 396 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 8 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | S 16 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 21 | SW 16 | NW 13 | NE 10 | WNW 12 |
43 | 206 | 245 | 246 | 80 | 21 | 62 | 102 | 119 | 68 | 103 | 190 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
196 | — | — | — | — | 219 | 94 | — | 35 | 166 | 335 | 480 | 1122 | 868 | 559 | 1724 | 969 | 1217 | 1579 | 1254 | 1259 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 623 | 1385 | 1385 | 2059 | 1381 | 2112 | 2244 | 2112 | 1358 | 1358 | 2064 | 1365 | 1365 | 1358 | 1358 |
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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.











