Wavesailing in Samoa

> 10 years ago
Reply
Register to post, see what you've read, and subscribe to topics.
WindWarrior
WindWarrior
NSW
1019 posts
NSW, 1019 posts
5 Mar 2012 6:15pm
Did a search here on seabreeze and the original question was asked a couple of years back (2009)

Anyone been over to Samoa since then ?
Reports ?
Conditions ?
Potential ?

Scotty McKercher and some of the StarBoard crew were over a few years back but didn't score the right conditions... anyone know if they went back ?

Pretty consistent trade winds according to WindGuru and HEAPS of reef breaks all the way round the islands


DunkO
DunkO
NSW
1150 posts
NSW, 1150 posts
5 Mar 2012 6:39pm
no idea but if its good i'll go,

want to sail some decent reef waves
Troppo
Troppo
WA
887 posts
WA, 887 posts
5 Mar 2012 4:41pm
logan, luke and the boys are there now, surf trip, ask them when they get back in a week or so.
stehsegler
stehsegler
WA
3580 posts
WA, 3580 posts
5 Mar 2012 11:26pm
It's listed in the "World Kite and Windsurfing Guide" and reads as follows:

Pros
- Pacific Island Paradise
- Super-consitent groundswell
- World-class waves
- Authentic culture

Cons:
- Light winds
- Sharp, shallow coral reefs
- Rudimental telco facilities

They also mentioned something about certain areas prohibit surfing on Sundays. The guide lists June / July as the best months for wind... 45% 15 knts+. Apparently the surf rarely is below 3 meters but almost every spot has ultra shallow reefs requiring a high tide to be on the safe side.

I think the "light winds" point could be an issue. Better take your new 100 liter quad.

Nicka
Nicka
WA
16 posts
WA, 16 posts
7 Mar 2012 12:15pm
Sailed a yacht there a few years back, spent around month cruising mostly along the south coast of the main island. Surfed heaps. Trades were very light (<15knots) the whole time which I think is the norm as its a fair way north and nearly out of the trades belt. My understanding is for strong trades you need to be in a compression zone above a large high. This zone is more intense south of Samoa. Fiji and Tonga get really strong consistent trades in my experience. But its worth noting there is usually a cycle that takes about 10 days to repeat as the high moves through, only 4-6 days of those would be 18knots plus i reckon. So if your going on a windsurf trip to a mid ocean island in the trades go for 10 days at least!
Please Register, or first...
Topics Subscribe Reply