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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 pm Tuesday 12 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 1.3°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 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nua in the next 16 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 15th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
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 Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | |
365 | 667 | 581 | 359 | 368 | 313 | 282 | 222 | 605 | 622 | 703 | 703 | 577 | 408 | 244 | 732 | 393 | 510 | 442 | 350 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 3:30PM0.97m | 3:58AM1.05m | 4:20PM1.01m | 4:45AM1.12m | 5:12PM1.03m | 5:34AM1.17m | 6:05PM1.04m | 6:26AM1.19m | 7:01PM1.03m | 7:21AM1.19m | 7:59PM1.01m | 8:19AM1.17m | 9:00PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.15m | 10:12AM0.13m | 10:27PM0.10m | 11:04AM0.06m | 11:16PM0.07m | 11:57AM0.01m | 00:07AM0.05m | 12:51PM-0.01m | 1:01AM0.06m | 1:48PM-0.02m | 1:57AM0.08m | 2:47PM0.00m | 2:57AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
 kJ | 365 | 667 | 581 | 202 | 184 | 142 | 281 | 255 | 605 | 622 | 703 | 703 | 577 | 408 | 174 | 330 | 352 | 197 | 442 | 181 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | ESE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 200 | 193 | 38 | 359 | 368 | 313 | 282 | 222 | 250 | 223 | 173 | 137 | 135 | 137 | 133 | 80 | 102 | 510 | 154 | 350 | 251 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 18 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 38 | 106 | 162 | 300 | 295 | 257 | 215 | 147 | 153 | 123 | 370 | 206 | 203 | 225 | 45 | 43 | 59 | 26 | 119 | 99 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 243 | — | 231 | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 65 | 244 | 732 | 393 | 99 | 164 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 | 27 | 1330 | 1303 | 2385 | 1222 | 17 | 17 | 1 |
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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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