‘Aoa tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:43 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 5.3 ft · 81 °F moderate · 7.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 15 mph · 80 °F from the SE, gusts 20 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.9–2.9 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 5:26–9:00 am
- Sun 5:49 am–6:24 pm 12 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:35 pm
Today in ‘Aoa there are high tides at 8:42 am (3.4 ft) and 9:12 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 2:36 am and 2:43 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:43 pm. The sun rises at 5:49 am and sets at 6:24 pm: 12 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:14 am to 3:14 am and from 1:46 pm to 3:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southeast (15 mph). Overcast, 80 °F.
Fishing in ‘Aoa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:43 pm
- Major period 1:46–3:46 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and 5.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 2:43 pm low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:10 am, with the 2:36 am low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the 9:12 pm high tide and moonrise, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, dogtooth tuna, rainbow runner and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in ‘Aoa
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 2:43 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.7 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.7 ft
5.7 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 14 · SPF 50
Max UV 14 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:43 pm
Low tide at 2:36 am and 2:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:42 am and 9:12 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near ‘Aoa
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- Alega Beach 3.8 mi · W
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for American Samoa (American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near ‘Aoa
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Tides in ‘Aoa
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:36 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:42 am 3.4 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 2:43 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:12 pm 3.8 ft · coef. 80
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 13 min to low tide at 2:43 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 8:42 am high tide and 80 for the 9:12 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on July 14 (4.4 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (0.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 7 to 9 (coefficient 90, 3.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 15 to 17 (coefficient 39, 1.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:49 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 2:36 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:42 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:12 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 89% | Major periods 1:14 am · 1:46 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:48 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 3:38 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 3:49 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 10:17 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 77 | 81% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:48 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 4:43 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 4:58 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 11:25 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 74 | 71% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:54 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:48 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:10 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:07 pm · 1.0 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 60% | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:47 am · 6:25 pm | High tide 12:34 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:58 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:47 am · 6:25 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:59 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 8:16 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 38% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:46 am · 6:26 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:53 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:14 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 79 | 28% | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:23 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Auasi station (TICON-4), 0.9 mi from ‘Aoa. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at ‘Aoa
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 7.7 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:31 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 51209, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in ‘Aoa today
Surf today
Poor- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.1 ft swell at 8 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- 3.2 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:42 am)
- Light: First light 5:27 am · sunrise 5:49 am · sunset 6:24 pm · last light 6:46 pm
- Tide: low 2:36 am (0.6 ft), high 8:42 am (3.4 ft), low 2:43 pm (0.8 ft) and high 9:12 pm (3.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 80.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 140 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:27 am to 9:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in ‘Aoa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (2:43 pm): little current from 2:20 pm to 3:10 pm
- 3.3 ft swell at 8 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:36 am (2:10–3:00 am), high tide 8:42 am (8:10–9:10 am), low tide 2:43 pm (2:20–3:10 pm) and high tide 9:12 pm (8:50–9:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.4 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Pago Pago Harbour east Fish seen: dusky farmerfish, Striated Surgeonfish, Pomacentrus vaiuli, Twotone Wrasse 5.9 mi
- Nam Hae No.255 6.3 mi
- Kwang Myung No 65 6.3 mi
- Wreck 6.3 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Airport Beach 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in ‘Aoa
Now in ‘Aoa
- Low / high
- 79 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 91%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 70 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 8 · high
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.03 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 80° | 79° | 79° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 ESE | 17 ESE | 19 ESE | 18 ESE | 15 ESE | 15 SE | 16 ESE | 15 ESE |
| Gusts | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 pm 80° 15 SE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 80° 16 ESE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 15 ESE 5.0 ft
- 12:00 am 79° 14 ESE 4.9 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 14 ESE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 15 ESE 4.6 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 16 ESE 4.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 14 ESE 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 79 / 80 °F | 19 mph ESE | 5.7 ft | 8:42 am · 9:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 81 °F | 16 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | 9:48 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 80 °F | 17 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | 10:59 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 80 / 81 °F | 20 mph SE | 5.2 ft | 12:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 81 °F | 22 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | 12:34 am · 1:14 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 81 °F | 23 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 1:38 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 80 °F | 25 mph ESE | 7.7 ft | 2:37 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 79 °F | 25 mph SE | 7.8 ft | 3:31 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 79 °F | 21 mph SE | 6.4 ft | 4:21 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 79 / 80 °F | 22 mph SE | 7.9 ft | 5:07 am · 5:20 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 81 °F | 25 mph ESE | 9.3 ft | 5:50 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 79 / 82 °F | 26 mph ESE | 8.7 ft | 6:31 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 78 / 81 °F | 27 mph ESE | 11 ft | 7:11 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 80 / 80 °F | 26 mph ESE | 11 ft | 7:51 am · 8:01 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 78° / 81° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 78° / 80° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 80° / 81° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 79° / 81° 6.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 80° / 81° 6.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 79° / 80° 7.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 78° / 79° 7.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, drier and a cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.4 °F; normal high: 85 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:31 pm (local time).
The sun in ‘Aoa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:01 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 5:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (89° high)
- Daylight 12 h 35 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:55 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,305 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in ‘Aoa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:14–3:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:46–3:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:28–8:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:05–10:05 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 amNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 8:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in ‘Aoa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of ‘Aoa.
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.75 mi.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from ‘Aoa) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep0.3 mi
- 164 ft deep0.75 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 0.3 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near ‘AoaTides nearby
- Āmouli0.9 mi
- Alao1.4 mi
- Alofau1.5 mi
- Pagai1.6 mi
- Aunu‘u2.0 mi
- Auto3.0 mi
- Āfono4.5 mi
- Aumi4.6 mi
- Aūa5.5 mi
- Vatia6.2 mi
‘Aoa at a glance
- Town or city of about 466 people. Coordinates: 14.266° S, 170.584° W.
- It is 8.0 mi east of Pago Pago, the main place in American Samoa. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Pago Pago.
- The nearest tide station, Auasi, is 0.9 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about ‘AoaQuestions
What time is high tide today in ‘Aoa?
Today in ‘Aoa there are high tides at 8:42 am (3.4 ft) and 9:12 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 2:36 am and 2:43 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in ‘Aoa?
At 6:24 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in ‘Aoa?
At 5:48 am. First light comes at 5:00 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 8:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:14–3:14 am, Minor 7:28–8:28 am, Major 1:46–3:46 pm, Minor 9:05–10:05 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in ‘Aoa?
Overcast, from 79 °F to 80 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southeast (15 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in ‘Aoa?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.3 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the southeast. The water is 80.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit ‘Aoa?
The best time to visit ‘Aoa is from June to August: highs of 85 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 4 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Auasi station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).