
Surf Forecasts:
Fagaalu surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,601 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fagaalu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fagaalu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fagaalu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 17 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
877 | 947 | 392 | 710 | 427 | 169 | 324 | 989 | 649 | 544 | 801 | 833 | 833 | 1055 | 978 | 1033 | 900 | 1430 | 1336 | 1018 | 887 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:50PM0.80m | 5:16AM1.01m | 5:46PM0.84m | 6:10AM1.04m | 6:41PM0.86m | 7:04AM1.05m | 7:35PM0.88m | 7:58AM1.03m | 8:29PM0.88m | 8:53AM0.99m | 9:24PM0.87m | 9:48AM0.94m | 10:20PM0.85m | 10:45AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:48PM-0.08m | 11:40AM-0.13m | 11:44PM-0.11m | 12:34PM-0.16m | 00:40AM-0.12m | 1:26PM-0.17m | 1:35AM-0.12m | 2:19PM-0.15m | 2:31AM-0.09m | 3:12PM-0.11m | 3:27AM-0.04m | 4:05PM-0.06m | 4:26AM0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | 6:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 14 | SW 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
877 | 947 | 392 | 710 | 215 | 155 | 324 | 196 | 96 | 88 | 71 | 68 | 27 | 16 | 196 | 617 | 900 | 945 | 829 | 732 | 732 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | SW 20 | SE 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
304 | 304 | 251 | 129 | 427 | 169 | 302 | 77 | 176 | 103 | 59 | 50 | 9 | 64 | 179 | 219 | 318 | 322 | 230 | 302 | 299 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NNE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | NE 9 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 16 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | NW 14 | SW 14 | W 14 | W 13 |
36 | 28 | 63 | 133 | 22 | 62 | 90 | 84 | 71 | 69 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 7 | 132 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
8 | — | 28 | 41 | 71 | 111 | 92 | 989 | 649 | 544 | 801 | 833 | 833 | 1055 | 978 | 1033 | 857 | 1430 | 1336 | 1018 | 887 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 897 | 616 | 616 | 897 | 2083 | 2257 | 1352 | 1345 | 2526 | 2373 | 1345 | 1345 | 1352 | 1345 | 1345 | 1352 | 1345 | 1345 | 1352 | 1345 | 1306 |
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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.











