- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
Lautaunuu surfForecast / Upolu / Samoa
Forecast 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 1.0°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 Sunday (May 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lautaunuu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | NNE 11 | E 6 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | |
120 | 88 | 41 | 60 | 59 | 76 | 73 | 41 | 59 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 55 | 79 | 80 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:44AM0.94m | 5:02PM0.89m | 5:20AM0.95m | 5:39PM0.87m | 5:55AM0.95m | 6:16PM0.84m | 6:30AM0.94m | 6:52PM0.80m | 7:06AM0.93m | 7:31PM0.77m | 7:45AM0.90m | 8:13PM0.74m | 8:26AM0.87m | 8:59PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10AM0.07m | 11:22PM0.08m | 11:50AM0.07m | 11:57PM0.10m | 12:29PM0.09m | 00:31AM0.13m | 1:08PM0.10m | 1:06AM0.16m | 1:48PM0.13m | 1:41AM0.20m | 2:30PM0.16m | 2:20AM0.23m | 3:16PM0.19m | 3:04AM0.27m | |||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 11 | NNW 13 | NNE 10 | N 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | N 13 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
28 | 28 | 39 | 60 | 31 | 76 | 30 | 29 | 41 | 36 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 55 | 46 | 43 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 9 | NNW 14 | NNE 10 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | N 12 | NNW 11 | SW 20 | NNE 9 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 |
13 | 15 | 41 | 33 | 59 | 35 | 73 | 41 | 60 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 79 | 80 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 15 | NE 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | ENE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | NNE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 |
8 | 38 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 10 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 |
120 | 88 | 76 | 52 | 39 | 37 | 16 | 10 | 59 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 204 | 24 | 33 | 27 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 888 | 599 | 105 | 599 | 599 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 105 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 21 | 21 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Upolu | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Laundromats is 56 km (35 miles) from the city of Elizabeth City. If you plan a vacation in North Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elizabeth City. Elizabeth City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











