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Nua Surf Forecast
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Nua surfForecast / Tutuila / American Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 SSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nua sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nua this week:
The surf forecast for Nua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nua in the next 16 days are 1.8m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 26th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 22s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nua over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 22 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | |
300 | 230 | 172 | 157 | 401 | 483 | 615 | 858 | 535 | 582 | 657 | 729 | 608 | 521 | 418 | 302 | 256 | 950 | 2471 | 2084 | 1388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 10:24AM1.09m | 11:11PM0.94m | 11:30AM1.04m | 00:17AM0.93m | 12:35PM1.01m | 1:18AM0.94m | 1:36PM0.98m | 2:15AM0.96m | 2:32PM0.95m | 3:05AM0.97m | 3:23PM0.93m | 3:49AM0.98m | 4:09PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.08m | 5:08AM0.19m | 5:58PM0.11m | 6:17AM0.22m | 7:00PM0.14m | 7:24AM0.23m | 7:58PM0.17m | 8:26AM0.23m | 8:49PM0.19m | 9:20AM0.23m | 9:34PM0.21m | 10:07AM0.22m | 10:14PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 |
 kJ | 300 | 230 | 172 | 132 | 401 | 483 | 615 | 858 | 535 | 582 | 657 | 729 | 608 | 521 | 418 | 302 | 256 | 251 | 2471 | 2084 | 1388 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 22 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 225 | 190 | 134 | 157 | 110 | 72 | 97 | 97 | 78 | 79 | 65 | 65 | 49 | 50 | 71 | 46 | 58 | 950 | 258 | 264 | 177 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 31 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 76 | 32 | 18 | 41 | 44 | 18 | 14 | 87 | 59 | 39 | 43 | 57 | 122 | 115 | 127 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 153 | 59 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 82 | 3 |
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Information about the Nua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nua 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 (Nua) 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 Nua 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.
Nua is 13 km (8 miles) from Pago Pago. If you plan a holiday in American-Samoa - Tutuila, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pago Pago. Pago Pago has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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