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Salani is Samoa's most accessible world-class wave—a reef setup that offers both right and left barrels in front of the friendly Salani Surf Resort on Upolu's south coast. The right produces hollow tubes at all sizes while the left delivers long, fast barrels. The South Pacific setting is stunning: crystal-clear water, coconut palms, and genuine Polynesian hospitality. SW swells provide consistent surf from April through November, and crowds are nearly nonexistent. Pure tropical perfection.
🇼🇸 Samoan paradise • Rights and lefts • Uncrowded perfection
Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
Apr-Nov best for swell. Dec-Feb lighter winds. Shoulder months ideal.
Sharp coral reef. Rarely crowded. Very warm water.
Surf-forecast/World Surfaris cross-reference
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
Boulders is Samoa's crown jewel—a world-class left-hand point break that produces some of the South Pacific's longest and most powerful rides. When solid southeast groundswells march across the Pacific, Boulders transforms into a 150-meter mechanical freight train, with thick lips detonating over boulders and coral. The wave handles serious size and rewards committed tube riders with extended barrels and room to maneuver. Located near the Salani Surf Resort area, Boulders has earned its reputation as one of the most consistent and high-quality waves in the Pacific Islands.
🔥 Samoa's crown jewel • 150m point perfection • Big wave potential
Works best with swells from 150° (SSE). Workable range: 120°-180°.
Ideal size: 3.3m. Too small below 1.5m, too big (closeout) above 5m.
Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 320°-40°. Best window: morning.
Heavy wave over boulders and coral. Long hold-downs possible.
Accessible from Salani Surf Resort area.
Coconuts is a picture-perfect mechanical right-hander that epitomizes the Samoan surfing experience—hollow barrels breaking over coral reef with palm-fringed shores and crystal-clear water. Accessed by boat from the iconic Coconuts Beach Club, this wave delivers consistent, workable tubes when south swells hit the coast. The setup is idyllic: tropical warmth, uncrowded lineups, and waves that feel almost too perfect to be real. For surfers seeking the quintessential South Pacific barrel experience without the crowds of more famous destinations, Coconuts delivers pure tropical stoke.
🥥 Picture-perfect rights • Tropical barrel machine • Resort access
Works best with swells from 190° (S). Workable range: 160°-220°.
Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
Unknown minutes drive from APW airport. Requires boat access ($80/day).
Nu'usafe'e Island—also known as Devil's Island—is Samoa's secret weapon for when the trade winds blow out every other spot. This uninhabited paradise island sits offshore, sheltered from the prevailing southeast trades that ruin mainland waves. When the wind is wrong everywhere else, Nu'usafe'e offers pristine, glassy barrels over coral reef with no one around for miles. The boat ride to this Robinson Crusoe setup is part of the adventure. For surfers chasing empty perfection in an unspoiled tropical setting, Devil's Island lives up to its legendary reputation.
😈 Devil's Island • Trade wind shelter • Empty tropical perfection
Works best with swells from 140° (SE). Workable range: 110°-170°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 270°-360°. Best window: both.
Works when other spots are blown out by trades.
Unknown minutes drive from APW airport. Requires boat access ($100/day).
Boat from mainland. Uninhabited paradise island.
Aganoa Right is the signature wave of Savai'i, Samoa's largest and wildest island. A powerful right-hander breaking over reef on the south coast, it's the anchor break for Aganoa Lodge. Catches S-SE groundswells year-round at 2-10ft+, with a hollow takeoff and barrel sections. The setting is pure tropical Polynesia—remote, uncrowded, and stunning.
🇼🇸 Savai'i signature • Powerful right barrel • Aganoa Lodge
Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-200°.
Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 15s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 340° (NNW). Offshore range: 300°-20°. Best window: morning.
April-Oct for S-SE groundswells. Year-round 2-10ft+.
Sharp coral reef. Sharks. Remote location on Savai'i.
Savai'i access is via ferry or local Maota Airport (MXS); APW is the international gateway on Upolu.
K-Land is a world-class reef pass on Savai'i's south coast, named after the legendary G-Land in Java. A long, wrapping left with both hollow barrelling sections and rippable walls, surfable from 4-12ft+. Accessed by a 30-minute boat ride from Aganoa Lodge, it's one of the South Pacific's most elite waves—heavy, long, and virtually uncrowded.
🇼🇸 Named after G-Land • World-class reef pass • Heavy Samoan left
Works best with swells from 170° (S). Workable range: 140°-210°.
Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 4m.
Needs at least 11s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 350° (N). Offshore range: 310°-30°. Best window: morning.
🪸 Sharp reef, 🦈 Sharks, 😮‍💨 Hold-downs, 🏝️ Remote
Heavy reef pass. Long hold-downs possible. Boat access only. 30min from Aganoa.
120 minutes drive from MXS airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
Savai'i access is via ferry or local Maota Airport (MXS); coordinates remain approximate and need local verification.