Samoa Peninsula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the Samoa Peninsula stretch. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there’s a couple of windows worth paddling out for.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are looking pretty grim with cross-onshore winds puffing at 9 mph, making for choppy, bumpy conditions. The swell is building from the NW, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. Sunday the 9th through to Tuesday the 11th stays a bit tricky—the swell gets bigger, pushing 7 ft to 10 ft, but the wind keeps messing with it. The combined energy is moderate to strong (749 to 1148), but it’s a short-period 8-second swell, so it’s going to be a bit fat and messy. This is expert territory, especially that Tuesday afternoon when it hits 10 ft, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s still not perfect.

The real standout comes mid-week, starting Wednesday the 13th. The wind finally eases off, going light cross-onshore and then cross-shore, with a 9-second period NW swell around 8 ft to 7 ft. The combined energy is strong (1020 on Thursday morning). It’s still a tad raw, but it’s the best we’ve seen. Then, Friday the 14th afternoon is a beauty—the wind drops to glassy, 0 mph, with a 4 ft NW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises. The combined energy is light (277), but clean conditions make it a fun size for intermediates. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get out there early.

After that, the second week gets a bit weird. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see a shift to a long-period SW groundswell (14 to 16 seconds), but it’s small—only 2 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy is still moderate (298 to 416), but with cross-onshore winds, it’s marginal at best. This long-period swell will be better for a point or reef than a beach setup like this, so don’t expect much.

Monday the 17th to Tuesday the 18th brings back a NW swell around 6 ft to 7 ft, with light cross-onshore winds, but the quality is still just marginal. Wednesday the 19th through to Saturday the 22nd is quiet again, with small swells and onshore winds. The last day, Saturday the 22nd, is a dud with a tiny 2 ft SW swell and 9 mph onshore breezes.

Bottom line: The best bet is Friday the 14th afternoon—clean, glassy, and fun. Tuesday the 13th morning is also a solid option for the bigger swell crew. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting around.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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