Nu'uuli Surf Guide

Nu'uuli in Tutuila is an exposed point break that does not work very often. The best time of year for waves is autumn. Offshore winds blow from the west. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of sharp coral and sharks.

Nu'uuli Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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30.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Nu'uuli:

The best conditions reported for surf at Nu'uuli occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

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

marchBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Nu'uuli with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in March while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 43% 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
36%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
43%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Nu'uuli Location Map

Interactive Nu'uuli 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 Nu'uuli is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) in Samoa, which is 2 km (1 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Nu'uuli is Faleolo International Airport (APW), also in Samoa, 149 km (93 miles) away.

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Nu'uuli Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 06:33 Local Time
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Wave (m)
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Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
15
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10
Wind State cross-
off
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Swell History at Nu'uuli

Surf stats for Nu'uuli, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Nu'uuli

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


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