Laulii Surf Guide

Laulii in Upolu is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the southwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north. A reef breaks right. Rarely crowded here. Take care of rocks and sharks.

Laulii Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef5consistent
29.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Laulii:

The best conditions reported for surf at Laulii occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Laulii (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Laulii with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 15% of the time in January while 43% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 42% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
15%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
43%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
42%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Laulii Location Map

Interactive Laulii surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Laulii is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 28 km (17 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Laulii is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 125 km (78 miles) away.

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Laulii Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 02:27 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
Period (s) 12 12 12 12
Wind (km/h)
10
5
5
20
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Swell History at Laulii

Surf stats for Laulii, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Laulii

Wind stats for Laulii, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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