
Surf Forecasts:
Alofau Gas Station surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alofau Gas Station this week:
The surf forecast for Alofau Gas Station over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alofau Gas Station in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alofau Gas Station over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 420 | 469 | 264 | 192 | 144 | 294 | 346 | 485 | 647 | 628 | 423 | 298 | 493 | 339 | 628 | 710 | 784 | 646 | 608 | 377 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:17PM0.71m | 00:35AM0.81m | 1:20PM0.71m | 1:35AM0.81m | 2:16PM0.73m | 2:27AM0.84m | 3:02PM0.76m | 3:11AM0.87m | 3:42PM0.81m | 3:51AM0.92m | 4:18PM0.86m | 4:29AM0.96m | 4:53PM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03AM0.31m | 6:04PM0.36m | 7:09AM0.31m | 7:09PM0.36m | 8:08AM0.30m | 8:07PM0.34m | 8:56AM0.27m | 8:55PM0.31m | 9:35AM0.24m | 9:37PM0.27m | 10:11AM0.20m | 10:16PM0.23m | 10:45AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.18m | |||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | E 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
155 | 420 | 469 | 168 | 102 | 88 | 294 | 236 | 485 | 647 | 628 | 423 | 298 | 202 | 205 | 628 | 710 | 784 | 646 | 608 | 377 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 7 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 11 | SSE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
427 | 114 | 125 | 264 | 192 | 144 | 64 | 50 | 160 | 161 | 54 | 53 | 284 | 493 | 339 | 89 | 198 | 567 | 560 | 489 | 355 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SW 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
206 | 162 | 6 | 84 | 58 | 60 | 198 | 346 | 45 | 57 | 126 | 218 | 63 | 65 | 132 | 40 | 44 | 41 | 48 | 47 | 43 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 6 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
— | — | 75 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | 186 | — | 135 | 114 | 119 | 104 | 86 | 84 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 619 | 5 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 902 | 189 | 189 | 902 |
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Information about the Alofau Gas Station Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alofau Gas Station provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alofau Gas Station can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alofau Gas Station 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 (Alofau Gas Station) 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 Alofau Gas Station 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.
Alofau Gas Station is 10 km (6 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.










