Salani
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 250°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.6m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Salani Surf Resort access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Salani?
Salani works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Salani?
Offshore wind at Salani blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Salani?
Salani wants SSW swell (180° to 250°) between 1m and 3.5m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Salani?
The main season at Salani is Apr-Nov. A secondary window runs Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Apr-Nov best for swell. Dec-Feb lighter winds. Shoulder months ideal.
How do I get to Salani?
Fly into APW, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Salani Surf Resort access.
What kind of wave is Salani?
Salani is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Apr-Nov best for swell. Dec-Feb lighter winds. Shoulder months ideal.
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