Aganoa
Samoa · Pacific Islands
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.1m SE
Wind: 5 km/h E (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: S
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:41Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 30°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.2m swell at 13s with good period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 30°C.
AI-generated summary for Aganoa. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Aganoa
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 27). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Aganoa.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Aganoa
Aganoa operates as a highly consistent right-hand reef break situated on the southern coastline of Savai'i in Samoa. The bathymetric profile is defined by a flat, exceedingly shallow volcanic coral reef shelf that extends directly from a black sand beach into the deep Pacific Ocean. This abrupt depth transition intercepts unobstructed southerly groundswells travelling from the Roaring Forties, forcing the waves to pitch rapidly upon encountering the reef. The break functions optimally on a moderate swell; excessive wave height causes the ocean to draw too much water off the reef, exposing the sharp coral and creating hazardous closeouts. An easterly offshore wind is crucial to groom the wave face and maintain the structural integrity of the peeling right-hander. Because the wave breaks with significant velocity over a shallow, unforgiving bottom, it is strictly suited for intermediate to advanced surfers. The wave provides a steep, fast drop that transitions into a highly wally section, demanding rapid acceleration and precise trim speed to navigate the shallow inside sections safely.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Aganoa. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Aganoa?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.