Nuusafee Island Surf Guide

Nuusafee Island in Upolu is an exposed reef break that has very consistent waves, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the north. Does not handle onshore winds very well Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A left hand reef. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks and sharks.

Nuusafee Island Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef5very consistent
29.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Nuusafee Island:

The best conditions reported for surf at Nuusafee Island occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

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

aprilBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Nuusafee Island with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 13% of the time in April while 26% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 61% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
13%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
26%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
61%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Nuusafee Island Location Map

Interactive Nuusafee Island 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 Nuusafee Island is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 40 km (25 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Nuusafee Island is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 113 km (70 miles) away.

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Nuusafee Island Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 18:43 Local Time
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Wave (m)
1.7
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.6
SSE
Period (s) 10 10 10 10
Wind (km/h)
30
30
25
25
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off

Swell History at Nuusafee Island

Surf stats for Nuusafee Island, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Nuusafee Island

Wind stats for Nuusafee Island, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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