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Fagaalu surfForecast / Tutuila / American Samoa
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Fagaalu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fagaalu sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fagaalu this week:
The surf forecast for Fagaalu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fagaalu in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fagaalu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | |
309 | 224 | 186 | 137 | 155 | 150 | 118 | 127 | 257 | 212 | 200 | 127 | 117 | 122 | 319 | 338 | 338 | 306 | 295 | 282 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 6:50PM0.73m | 7:03AM0.82m | 7:28PM0.69m | 7:41AM0.79m | 8:08PM0.65m | 8:21AM0.77m | 8:52PM0.62m | 9:04AM0.74m | 9:38PM0.58m | 9:50AM0.71m | 10:28PM0.56m | 10:39AM0.69m | 11:21PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM0.04m | 00:45AM0.06m | 1:21PM0.05m | 1:22AM0.07m | 2:01PM0.06m | 1:59AM0.09m | 2:44PM0.08m | 2:40AM0.12m | 3:29PM0.10m | 3:24AM0.14m | 4:18PM0.12m | 4:13AM0.16m | 5:08PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
— | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
309 | 224 | 178 | 137 | 99 | 70 | 118 | 75 | 66 | 113 | 101 | 127 | 117 | 89 | 319 | 338 | 338 | 306 | 295 | 282 | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NE 9 | SW 20 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 10 | S 11 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | N 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
75 | 38 | 186 | 23 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 257 | 212 | 200 | 69 | 112 | 122 | 42 | 41 | 68 | 104 | 60 | 58 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SW 13 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NNE 8 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 15 | E 10 | S 13 | E 10 | E 9 | N 12 | N 12 | E 9 | N 11 | NNE 9 | N 10 | NE 8 |
39 | 62 | 29 | 23 | 155 | 150 | 28 | 127 | 48 | 107 | 72 | 85 | 64 | 85 | 74 | 69 | 41 | 39 | 31 | 33 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — |
13 | 9 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 20 | 27 | 29 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Information about the Fagaalu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fagaalu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fagaalu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fagaalu 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 (Fagaalu) 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 Fagaalu 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.
Fagaalu is 2 km (1 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.










