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Nua Surf Forecast
/ Tutuila (19 surf breaks) /
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Nua surfForecast / Tutuila / American Samoa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 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
29.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (May 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nua in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nua over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | |
430 | 345 | 305 | 265 | 321 | 347 | 284 | 211 | 134 | 182 | 418 | 545 | 833 | 772 | 730 | 777 | 992 | 985 | 657 | 483 | 400 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:19AM1.17m | 9:00PM0.98m | 9:20AM1.13m | 10:05PM0.95m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.00m | 2:57AM0.11m | 3:49PM0.04m | 4:00AM0.15m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
3 | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
 kJ | 430 | 311 | 233 | 173 | 287 | 300 | 235 | 211 | 123 | 182 | 418 | 545 | 833 | 772 | 730 | 777 | 992 | 985 | 657 | 483 | 400 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 39 | 345 | 305 | 187 | 321 | 347 | 284 | 181 | 134 | 77 | 103 | 77 | 68 | 83 | 67 | 65 | 81 | 64 | 42 | 90 | 77 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 17 | S 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SW 16 | NE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 45 | 33 | 25 | 265 | 101 | 44 | 47 | 39 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 44 | 26 | 26 | 58 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 41 | 47 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | ENE 9 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 9 | 108 | 15 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1275 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 886 | 0 |
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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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