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Lautaunuu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 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 1.4°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 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lautaunuu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 10 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | |
52 | 23 | 161 | 45 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 44 | 70 | 60 | 46 | 38 | 38 | 96 | 81 | 81 | 141 | 158 | 130 | 97 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 7:43PM0.90m | 8:03AM1.06m | 8:41PM0.86m | 9:01AM1.02m | 9:43PM0.83m | 10:03AM0.97m | 10:49PM0.80m | 11:08AM0.91m | 11:56PM0.80m | 12:14PM0.87m | 1:01AM0.80m | 1:18PM0.84m | 2:00AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53AM0.03m | 2:46PM-0.05m | 2:53AM0.06m | 3:48PM-0.01m | 3:57AM0.10m | 4:51PM0.02m | 5:06AM0.13m | 5:56PM0.04m | 6:16AM0.14m | 6:58PM0.06m | 7:22AM0.13m | 7:55PM0.07m | 8:23AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | 6:05 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | NE 9 | SSE 12 |
 kJ | 173 | 23 | 18 | 131 | 87 | 75 | 62 | 83 | 84 | 71 | 70 | 47 | 49 | 96 | 81 | 81 | 141 | 33 | 67 | 97 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | E 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 22 | 12 | 45 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 44 | 70 | 60 | 46 | 38 | 38 | 44 | 29 | 27 | 49 | 25 | 16 | 60 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | NNE 4 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | NE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | ESE 10 | SSE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 29 | 50 | 55 | 10 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 4 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 268 | 161 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 17 | 158 | 130 | 19 | 169 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1261 | 1261 | 100 | 120 | 72 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 111 | 105 |
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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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