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Tiavea Bay

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Ideal surf conditions at Tiavea Bay

Swell window
NW, NE
Best swell direction
N
Swell size
2ft - 12ft
Swell breaks over
Boulders
Wave types
Rivermouth
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
SW
Best tides at
Mid
Skill Level
Intermediate
Seasons
Summer
Board types
Shortboard

Tiavea Bay surf guide

Surf: Various good quality breaks can be found in Tiavea Bay a long, slow drive through the Uafato Conservation Area. The rivermouth is popular as a rest from the hazards of coral, peaking both ways with ramped-up walls and cover-up sections at mid tides. Further east is a powerful, fickle right peak and a distant right reef holds fun walls. At the western end there is also a fast sketchy left. Environment: Timing the tide and getting S-SW winds is the trick, along with some nice N swell from up Alaska way. Surf: General: A beautifully lush drive through Uafato Conservation Area will land you in this equally beautiful bay on Upolu's north coast, where there are four spots. The most popular and reliable is the cobblestone rivermouth, offering fun peaks and tubes. There are a couple of righthanders (including one that has been compared to Sunset in Hawaii) and a fast, hollow and somewhat fickle left reef/point. Nothing world-class, but a nice change of pace and scenery from the famous south coast waves. Tides: All Size: Knee high-double overhead+ Wind: SW Swell: NE Bottom: Reef Paddling: Not bad. Spot Rating: The point takes the right conditions to properly work, otherwise there are fun peaks to work with. Access: Drive to the beach. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Zero. Local Vibe: None. Environment: Good. Hazards: Bouncing off the reef. Season: November-February

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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