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Lautaunuu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 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
29.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lautaunuu over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 8 | NE 8 | N 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | |
32 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 43 | 52 | 23 | 161 | 45 | 32 | 30 | 64 | 44 | 51 | 38 | 39 | 53 | 52 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:56PM0.94m | 6:16AM1.10m | 6:49PM0.93m | 7:09AM1.09m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM-0.06m | 00:07AM-0.01m | 12:52PM-0.07m | 00:58AM-0.00m | 1:47PM-0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
— | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 133 | 102 | 100 | 135 | 105 | 28 | 43 | 52 | 23 | 19 | 131 | 92 | 67 | 64 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 53 | 52 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 45 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 44 | 51 | 38 | 39 | 30 | 39 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NNW 15 | N 15 | NNW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | N 9 | ESE 8 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 25 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 2 | — | SE 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 180 | 242 | 184 | 208 | 161 | — | 16 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 1261 | 65 | 65 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 1261 | 599 | 65 | 65 | 100 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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