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Nu'usafe'e Island

Upolu, Samoa
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

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.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (140°)
Direction range
110° - 170°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SE (135°)
Offshore range
100° - 180°
Best window
both

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Boat from mainland. Uninhabited paradise island.

Getting There

Airport
APW
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$100

Best Season

Peak: May-Oct

Works when other spots are blown out by trades.

Data Quality

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