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Nu'usafe'e Island

Upolu, Samoa

🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

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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.

Nu'usafe'e Island surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

2.8mSSE@9s

14km/h

2.8m@9s

14km/h

Thu5

Poor

2.6mSE@9s

19km/h

2.6m@9s

19km/h

Fri6

Poor

2.0mSE@8s

19km/h

2.0m@8s

19km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.9mSE@8s

18km/h

1.9m@8s

18km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.9mSE@7s

19km/h

1.9m@7s

19km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.8mSE@8s

20km/h

1.8m@8s

20km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.7mSE@7s

19km/h

1.7m@7s

19km/h

Wed11

Poor

1.9mSE@8s

18km/h

1.9m@8s

18km/h

Thu12

Poor

2.7mSE@8s

15km/h

2.7m@8s

15km/h

Fri13

Poor

2.6mSE@8s

19km/h

2.6m@8s

19km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 11 km/h · PM 15 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.0m)

Swell

2.8m

SSE(157°)

Score: 9/25

Period

Short period

Score: 4/25

Wind

14km/h

ESE(114°)

Score: 2/25

Weather

27°C

0.2mm92%

First light 5:22amSunrise 5:52amSunset 6:30pmLast light 7:00pm

Windswell

0.8m@3s

Secondary

0.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell2.8m @9s SSE in window

Wind14 km/h ESE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:22–7:12am · droppingStrike window: 11:57am–7:00pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

10g23

13g32

16g37

15g37

13g31

17g40

22g50

22g52

20g49

14g31

19g43

21g48

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13g32

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16g49

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 Direction14/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period4/25

Wind2/25

Raw Score29/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

📉 Undersized Swell-7

Adjusted Score12/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score12

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind14 km/h ESE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (140°)
Direction range: 110° - 170°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Offshore range: 270° - 360°

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Nu'usafe'e Island?

Nu'usafe'e Island is a reef break in Upolu, Samoa, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Nu'usafe'e Island?

Nu'usafe'e Island picks up swell from the ESE round to the S, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SE. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. 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 Nu'usafe'e Island?

A NW wind is dead offshore at Nu'usafe'e Island, and anything from the W round to the N keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Nu'usafe'e Island?

Nu'usafe'e Island 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 Nu'usafe'e Island?

The most reliable run of swell at Nu'usafe'e Island comes May to Oct. Works when other spots are blown out by trades.

How cold is the water at Nu'usafe'e Island?

The water at Nu'usafe'e Island 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 Nu'usafe'e Island good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Uninhabited island. Boat access only.

How do I get to Nu'usafe'e Island?

The nearest airport on our list is APW. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $100 USD, but confirm with an operator). Boat from mainland. Uninhabited paradise island.

What other surf spots are near Nu'usafe'e Island?

The closest breaks we track are Coconuts (3.7 km), Boulders (6.9 km) and Salani (23 km), handy when Nu'usafe'e Island isn't working. We track 4 spots around Upolu in total.