Samoa Surfing

Samoa is a lush tropical paradise, known for its stunning natural scenery and world-class attractions, including some of the best surfing in the South Pacific. Often compared to the waves of Hawaii and Indonesia, Samoa offers perfect weather and exceptional surfing conditions—without the crowds. Thanks to its prime location in the South Pacific Ocean, Samoa enjoys great surf year-round. The dry season, from May to October, brings powerful swells of up to 10 feet, driven by prevailing southeast trade winds. Meanwhile, the wet season, from November to April, offers smaller but still exciting swells of up to 5 feet.

Characterised by strong swell, hard hitting breaks and consistent array of reef-pass waves, Samoa surfing is not for the faint hearted and beginners should take care around the sharp coral reef breaks.

Best Surf Spots in Samoa

The island of Upolu, home to Samoa's international airport, is where most visitors begin their Samoan adventure. Offering ideal surfing conditions year-round, Upolu is dotted with surf resorts along its coastline. These resorts are perfect for travelers seeking to experience the best of Samoa's surf, traditional culture, and natural beauty, all while enjoying a wide range of amenities and services. Many resorts offer guided trips to offshore surf spots, accessible only by boat, where guests can catch consistent, quality waves.

For those not staying at a surf resort, there are still plenty of accessible surf spots throughout Samoa, although you may need to pay a local a small fee to take you there. Just ask kindly and they will be more than happy to help! With 40 known reef breaks throughout the country, there are plenty of waves to ride. Popular surf spots on Upolu include Coconuts, Wackas, Boulders and Tiavea

Located just over an hour from Upolu, Savai'i is another Samoan island that offers incredible swell. The island is far less developed and has much fewer tourists, meaning you are almost guaranteed the waves to yourself. The breaks on Savai'i's northern coastline provide consistent waves and powerful breaks. Popular surf spots on Savai'i include Agona, Pastor Point, K-Land and Middles.

What To Bring

Most surfers like to bring their own surf board, leg ropes and wax however there are some hiring options in Apia on Upolu. Water temperatures remain warm all year round ranging from 27 °C to 29 °C so a full wet suit is not necessary.