Samoa is a beautiful, unspoiled island that offers the best surfing in the world. Located in the South Pacific Ocean northeast of the beautiful island of Fiji, Samoa is a tropical paradise and greatly immersed in the Polynesian culture and traditional Samoan life. Surfers to Samoa can expect warm waters, consistent and superior waves and multi-direction swell practically year round, although most of the surf spots in Samoa must be accessed by boat.

If planning to travel to Samoa, the best time of year to go is from April to October because of the incredible waves due to Antarctica influences. There are several great surf spots in Samoa that offer the best surfing in the world including: Fagaloa Bay, Falea' puna, Hollow Tree, A'ufaga Village, Salani, Coconuts, Laulii, Boulders and Tiavea. With Samoa being relatively unspoiled, visiting geared-up surfers can expect to dominate the awesome waves of the island. Salani is a great choice for surfers looking for powerful waves, which have been reported to range from 4 feet up to 8 feet.

The south shore of Samoa, such as Upolu Island, is one of the most popular surf spots with surf on the south, north and east along with world class reef breaks. Surfers planning to take on Upolu Island need to have surfing skills of at least intermediate to advanced level, because of the powerful breaks.

Surfers to Samoa can expect warm water year round with temperatures ranging from 80 to 87 degrees. A great rule of thumb to follow if planning to visit Samoa is to visit the south shore sometime from February to April or in October to take advantage of the glassy, clean conditions and the swells. Otherwise the north shore is the place to surf if traveling November to January thanks to north swells that travel from as far away as Alaska.

For surfers planning to surf the north shore, keep in mind that the breaks can be accessed by vehicles. Most resorts have hired professionals to ensure visiting surfers have safe access to the reefs.

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