Malama Lefts Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Savaii, Samoa)

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Malama Lefts Surf Guide

Malama Lefts in Savai'i is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the west southwest with some shelter here from southeast winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. There is a left breaking reef. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rocks.

Malama Lefts Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	4	consistent	29.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Malama Lefts:

The best conditions reported for surf at Malama Lefts occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-southwest.

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

januaryBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Malama Lefts 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 21% of the time in January while 50% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 29% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

21%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

50%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

29%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Malama Lefts Location Map

Interactive Malama Lefts 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 Malama Lefts is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 44 km (27 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Malama Lefts is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 191 km (119 miles) away.

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Malama Lefts Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 23:21 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (m)	N	N	N	N
Period (s)	12	12	12	12
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	glass	on	cross- on

Tides at Malama Lefts

Current tide and informaton

For Malama Lefts, 0 km from Malama Lefts.

Next High Water: 08:59am | 0.95m

Next Low Water: 02:38am | 0.36m

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Malama Lefts Sea Temperature

Very warm air temperatures and very warm water(29.9 °C) too at Malama Lefts, warm enough for wearing board shorts and a rash vest in the surf. Cloudy, but feeling very pleasant in and out of the water.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 29.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite