By dmack , 04-06-2019

Samoa Surf Trip - Upolu 2019 - Just returned from a surf trip in Samoa - first visit and we will be booking a return trip soon! The wife and I stayed at Coconuts Resort on the South Coast of Upolu and I surfed with Manoa Tours (Neil) daily, usually mornings and some afternoons - we surfed a variety of spots on Upolu. We were the first in the water each morning, surfing uncrowded waves in warm water - it was a great trip!

By Marecki , 28-05-2019

Title - I stayed at Salani for 2 weeks in July 2001. I got blown out surf for the first week, followed by absolutely amazing waves the next week. Jon was managing then, and he was really cool, as were the boatmen, Drew, Johnny, Brad, and Fernando. Even when the surf was blown to shit they showed me a great time, and I got to see alot of great sights and culture. When it did start to crank (which is some pretty powerful shit) all of the guys helped my rusty self through the lineup. By the time I left, I'd seriously caught the best waves of my life, and I've caught it good at frigates in Fiji and Gold Coast in Australia. Furthermore, the guys were cool when some dudes from Samoana showed up. It was one of the best travel experiences that I've ever had. I agree with Jon; the only place in the world that you're guaranteed waves is a wave tank, and part of traveling is the risk and the learning about new cultures. He's a good guy, and people shouldn't disparage Salani.
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By benmenzies81 , 01-09-2012

Upolu - I surfed Samoa may 2012 and had a good trip. for accomodation i would recommend a place in a village called Tafitoala (maybe mispelt) called 'Sine P.J. Fale'. The family who run it are real sweet. Neil is a good man too, he knows the island back to front. He has a boat and can sort you out a wave. I think he mostly hangs out at Coconuts

By DrewBrophen , 13-02-2012

Petition to keep Western Samoa wave Accessable & Open for Guest & Locals (No Private Waves!!) - http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/samoa-surfing-access-petition/

Check out this link, and sign the petition for Western Samoa if you agree that waves should not be private, and should be accessible for everyone.

By bellsbingbong , 01-08-2011

October - We are heading to Samoana early October - has anyone got any info on what the surf is usually like? Which side of the island is better and is it best to hire a car>??? Thanks

By Tracker50 , 30-04-2011

Surfing South Upolu - Their are 3 places to stay all next to each other at the village of Siumu.
Coconuts - nice resort for families or couples
Maininoa Surf Camp - Strictly cheap low buget surf camp with basic accomodation and facilities holds approx 45-45 surfers
Sinalei Resort - Adults only nice resort
A boat runs from Maininoa Camp with the 'crowd' no camp members pay each trip.
Coconuts has a small 'tinny' which holds 5 surfers pays as you go
He can organise also a trip to Salanis when it works which is about a 300 mtr paddle over flat water.
I understand the Surf camp there is getting rebuilt soon
Also if you are keen you can rent a car at Coconuts/sinalei and go venturing along the coast we saw some nice breaks going east on our bus tour but not there next dat due to swell change

By Anonymous , 16-03-2011

Going to W. Samoa June 13th - I'm from San Diego and will be traveling solo to Upolo and Savaii june 13th. looking to surf,fish and dive as mush as possible.I will be renting a car and staying with local families. If you'll be in the area and feel like sharing some boat rides let me know.BTW, I also like to drink beer.

By boarder77 , 15-02-2011

- hey guys never been to samoa surfing but thinking of hitting it in may. im looking to surf mainly boulders,salanu,sales special k and tiva. can you give me any info on where might be the best area-accom to stay. wana keep it relativity cheap. also are most breaks paddle out or boat ride. any info would be awesome thanks

By DrewBrophen , 27-01-2011

Samoa South Coast- Coconuts beach club - Hey Mate- Just got back from Samoa a few weeks ago. Took the wife to Coconuts and it is almost completely re built after the tsunami. She was happy and I got good waves at a couple different spots with the surf guide at Coconuts, Neil. Nice guy who knows all the waves. I would go there again for sure. It was the spot.

By stuart , 01-09-2010

Stuart - Hi mate i went a few months ago and you would never know anything happened all the main areas didnt get affected. Went with girl friend and every 1 was super nice to us and scored a few waves. Good all round trip though.