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Coconuts

Upolu, Samoa

🪸Sharp reef🚶Difficult access

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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.

Coconuts surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

3.0mSSE@9s

16km/h

3.0m@9s

16km/h

Thu5

Poor

2.8mSE@9s

20km/h

2.8m@9s

20km/h

Fri6

Poor

2.2mSE@8s

18km/h

2.2m@8s

18km/h

Sat7

Poor

2.0mSE@8s

17km/h

2.0m@8s

17km/h

Sun8

Poor

2.1mSE@7s

18km/h

2.1m@7s

18km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.9mSE@8s

20km/h

1.9m@8s

20km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.8mSE@7s

19km/h

1.8m@7s

19km/h

Wed11

Poor

2.1mSE@8s

18km/h

2.1m@8s

18km/h

Thu12

Poor

2.9mSE@8s

19km/h

2.9m@8s

19km/h

Fri13

Poor

2.8mSE@8s

20km/h

2.8m@8s

20km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 14 km/h · PM 17 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.0m)

Swell

3.0m

SSE(157°)

Score: 15/25

Period

Short period

Score: 4/25

Wind

16km/h

E(100°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

27°C

0.2mm82%

First light 5:21amSunrise 5:51amSunset 6:29pmLast light 6:59pm

Windswell

0.8m@3s

Secondary

0.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell3.0m @9s SSE outside window

Wind16 km/h E onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:21–7:12am · droppingStrike window: 11:57am–6:59pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m

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4m2.0

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swell

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11g24

16g37

17g40

18g42

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14g30

19g41

22g48

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18g44

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tidem

3:10am0.9m

9:37am0.0m

3:39pm0.9m

10:03pm0.0m

3:58am0.9m

10:20am0.0m

4:22pm0.9m

10:48pm0.0m

4:41am0.9m

11:01am0.0m

5:02pm0.9m

11:31pm0.0m

5:22am0.8m

11:37am0.0m

5:39pm0.9m

12:13am0.0m

6:02am0.8m

12:15pm0.1m

6:16pm0.9m

12:54am0.0m

6:39am0.8m

12:50pm0.1m

6:52pm0.9m

1:35am0.1m

7:19am0.7m

1:28pm0.1m

7:31pm0.9m

2:18am0.1m

8:00am0.7m

2:07pm0.2m

8:12pm0.8m

3:04am0.1m

8:46am0.7m

2:52pm0.2m

8:57pm0.8m

3:52am0.2m

9:37am0.7m

3:42pm0.3m

9:46pm0.8m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:10 am

High · 0.88m

9:37 am

Low · 0.00m

3:39 pm

High · 0.89m

10:03 pm

Low · 0.02m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction8/25

Swell Size15/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score28/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score18/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score18

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell3.0m @9s SSE outside window

Wind16 km/h E onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: S (190°)
Direction range: 160° - 220°
Size range: 1m - 3m
Ideal size: 1.9m - 2.5m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 320° - 40°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.2m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Boat access from Coconuts Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Coconuts?

Coconuts is a reef break in Upolu, Samoa, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Coconuts?

Coconuts picks up swell from the SSE round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.9 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Coconuts?

A N wind is dead offshore at Coconuts, and anything from the NW round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Coconuts?

Coconuts is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Coconuts?

The most reliable run of swell at Coconuts comes May to Oct. Dry season. Mechanical right-hander.

How cold is the water at Coconuts?

The water at Coconuts averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Coconuts good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Resort access or tour required.

How do I get to Coconuts?

The nearest airport on our list is APW. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $80 USD, but confirm with an operator). Boat access from Coconuts Resort.

What other surf spots are near Coconuts?

The closest breaks we track are Boulders (3.7 km), Nu'usafe'e Island (3.7 km) and Salani (20 km), handy when Coconuts isn't working. We track 4 spots around Upolu in total.