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Lautaunuu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Lautaunuu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lautaunuu sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lautaunuu this week:
The surf forecast for Lautaunuu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lautaunuu in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lautaunuu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | |
52 | 71 | 85 | 77 | 76 | 47 | 45 | 59 | 35 | 43 | 34 | 41 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 43 | 52 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:35PM0.86m | 3:05AM0.90m | 3:25PM0.89m | 3:51AM0.97m | 4:15PM0.92m | 4:38AM1.03m | 5:05PM0.94m | 5:27AM1.08m | 5:56PM0.94m | 6:16AM1.10m | 6:49PM0.93m | 7:09AM1.09m | 7:43PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.09m | 9:32AM0.09m | 9:48PM0.05m | 10:20AM0.03m | 10:33PM0.02m | 11:09AM-0.03m | 11:19PM-0.01m | 12:00PM-0.06m | 00:07AM-0.01m | 12:52PM-0.07m | 00:58AM-0.00m | 1:47PM-0.07m | 1:53AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 33 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 57 | 74 | 72 | 105 | 133 | 155 | 152 | 136 | 102 | 128 | 96 | 68 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 81 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 28 | 26 | 40 | 22 | 71 | 71 | 45 | 59 | 35 | 43 | 34 | 41 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 43 | 52 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 27 | 40 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 46 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 52 | 71 | 85 | 77 | 76 | 47 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 599 | 602 | 65 | 105 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 2200 | 65 | 130 | 1268 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
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Information about the Lautaunuu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lautaunuu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lautaunuu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lautaunuu 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 (Lautaunuu) 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 Lautaunuu 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.
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