Lautaunuu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Upolu, Samoa)

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Lautaunuu Surf Guide

Lautaunuu in Upolu is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Ideal winds are from the south southwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the north. There is a right hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rocks and sharks.

Lautaunuu Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	2.6
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent	27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Lautaunuu:

The best conditions reported for surf at Lautaunuu occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

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

januaryBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Lautaunuu with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 16% of the time in January while 42% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 42% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

16%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

42%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

42%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Lautaunuu Location Map

Interactive Lautaunuu 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 Lautaunuu is Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Samoa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Lautaunuu is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), also in Samoa, 119 km (74 miles) away.

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Lautaunuu Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 16 September 2024, 00:23 Local Time

m, °C	Sun	Monday 16
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (m)	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross

Tides at Lautaunuu

Current tide and informaton

For Apia, Samoa Islands, 10 km from Lautaunuu.

Next High Water: 04:25am | 1.07m

Next Low Water: 10:57am | -0.04m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Lautaunuu Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.9 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Lautaunuu won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite