The Surf Window

Aganoa

Upolu, Samoa

Reef breakExpert

Hidden on Samoa's rugged southern coastline, Aganoa is accessible only by 4WD along dirt tracks, a pristine point break that rewards the committed with long, uncrowded lefts over a sharp coral reef.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size–SW 1.5–3m at 14–18s

Wind

NE

Light to N under 12 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

May–Sep

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Reef break

Bottom

Coral reef

Shape

Left-hand point break, long and walling

Length

100–250m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
  • •Why: Sharp coral, remote location, and powerful swells require solid ability and self-reliance

Hazards

  • •Very sharp coral reef, booties mandatory
  • •No facilities, bring everything
  • •Difficult access road impassable in heavy rain

Local Tips

  • •The Aganoa Lodge is the only accommodation, book well in advance
  • •Check the road conditions before attempting the drive, ask locals first
  • •The isolation is the point: you may surf perfect lefts completely alone

Location

Map showing the location of Aganoa in Upolu, Samoa

-13.7667, -172.0333