Faleula tides today
- Tide now 4.7 ft ↓ falling · low 2:26 pm (4.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–10:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 82 °F slight · 9.1 s from the east
- Wind · air 21 mph · 81 °F from the ESE, gusts 28 · overcast
- Surf today 1.5–2.3 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 5:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 5:54 am–6:28 pm 12 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 89% · 9:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:39 pm
Today in Faleula there are high tides at 8:18 am (6.7 ft) and 8:40 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 2:21 am and 2:26 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:26 pm. The sun rises at 5:54 am and sets at 6:28 pm: 12 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 89% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 27 to 29. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (21 mph). Overcast, 81 °F.
Fishing in Faleula today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:21 am
- Major period 1:19–3:19 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, combines the 2:21 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with the 8:18 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 2:26 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefin trevally, dogtooth tuna and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in Faleula
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph)
- Swim with care: 3.1 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
- High tide at 8:18 am
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °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 21 mph
Fresh onshore wind (21 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:26 pm
Low tide at 2:21 am and 2:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:18 am and 8:40 pm.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 82 °F, though with moderate wind and some waves.
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 Faleula
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- Palolo Deep 5.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
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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Tides in Faleula
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:21 am 3.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:18 am 6.7 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Next low tide 2:26 pm 4.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:40 pm 7.1 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 1 min to low tide at 2:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 8:18 am high tide and 77 for the 8:40 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 December 24 (7.5 ft) and the lowest, on July 15 (3.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 90, 3.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 37, 1.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 5:54 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:18 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 2:26 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 8:40 pm · 7.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 89% | Major periods 1:19 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:54 am · 6:28 pm | Low tide 3:23 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 3:30 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 9:41 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 73 | 81% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:53 am · 6:29 pm | Low tide 4:32 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 4:43 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 71% | Major periods 3:28 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:53 am · 6:29 pm | Low tide 5:44 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 11:40 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 5:59 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 60% | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:53 am · 6:29 pm | High tide 12:02 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:52 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 1:12 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 8:15 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 71 | 38% | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 5:52 am · 6:30 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 2:51 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 75 | 28% | Major periods 7:05 am · 7:28 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. 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 Apia station (Observatory, NOAA), 4.4 mi from Faleula. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Faleula
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.9 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 northeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.9 ft with a period of 10 s, from the southeast (slight).
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 (−1.1 °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 12:25 pm (local time).
Surf in Faleula today
Surf today
Poor- 1.8–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.5 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:18 am)
- Light: First light 5:32 am · sunrise 5:54 am · sunset 6:28 pm · last light 6:50 pm
- Tide: low 2:21 am (3.9 ft), high 8:18 am (6.7 ft), low 2:26 pm (4.1 ft) and high 8:40 pm (7.1 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 81.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 45 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore wind. 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, though with cross-shore 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 Faleula today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (8:18 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:40 am
- 2.4 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:21 am (1:50–2:50 am), high tide 8:18 am (7:50–8:40 am), low tide 2:26 pm (1:50–3:00 pm) and high tide 8:40 pm (8:20–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 8 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:50 pm. Waning gibbous (89%), rising at 9:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at high tide and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 1:50 pm to 3:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh 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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- Apia Habour Entrance East Fish seen: Pomacentrus vaiuli, Chrysiptera taupou, Stegastes lacrymatus, Striated Surgeonfish 5.1 mi
- Faleasiu Outer Reef Fish seen: Pomacentrus vaiuli, Chrysiptera taupou, Philippine Damsel, Eviota taeiae 6.6 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Samoa Dive & Snorkel 5.8 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Faleula
Now in Faleula
- Low / high
- 79 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 14 · extreme
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 80° | 81° | 81° | 80° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 ESE | 13 SE | 13 SE | 19 ESE | 21 ESE | 21 ESE | 19 ESE | 15 ESE |
| Gusts | 24 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 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 |
- 12:00 pm 80° 21 ESE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 21 ESE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 19 ESE 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 80° 15 ESE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 am 80° 13 ESE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 79° 11 SE 2.5 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 10 SE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 14 ESE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 79 / 81 °F | 21 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 8:18 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 81 °F | 19 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 9:19 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 82 °F | 17 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 10:27 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 79 / 82 °F | 19 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 11:40 am | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 82 °F | 23 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 12:02 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 79 / 82 °F | 19 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 1:12 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 79 / 81 °F | 20 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 2:15 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 78 / 81 °F | 22 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 3:10 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 78 / 81 °F | 20 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 3:58 am · 4:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 83 °F | 19 mph SE | 5.3 ft | 4:42 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 78 / 82 °F | 21 mph SE | 6.0 ft | 5:22 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 82 °F | 22 mph ESE | 6.3 ft | 6:01 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 82 °F | 24 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 6:39 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 80 / 81 °F | 23 mph ESE | 7.3 ft | 7:18 am · 7:31 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 78° / 81° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 82° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 79° / 82° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 79° / 82° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 79° / 82° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 79° / 81° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 78° / 81° 3.7 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and drier. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °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 12:25 pm (local time).
The sun in Faleula
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:07 am
- Full dark 7:16 pm
- Civil dawn 5:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:50 pm
- Solar noon 12:11 pm (90° high)
- Daylight 12 h 34 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:59 pm
- Full dark 7:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,348,221 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Faleula
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,442 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:34–8:34 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:09–10:09 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 Mon, Nov 2 · 9:29 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Wed, Nov 18 · 12:48 amNov 18 in 20 days
- Full moon Wed, Nov 25 · 3:54 amNov 25 in 27 days
Perigee on October 29, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 27 to 29: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Faleula
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sand Mining Pier 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Mulinu'u Slipway 4.0 mi
- Boat Ramp 5.3 mi
- Old Vaisigano Bridge Boulevard 5.4 mi
- Āpia Marina 5.3 mi
- Trans-Shipment Cargo 5.1 mi
- Apia Harbour 5.2 mi
- Imported Vehicles Holding Area 5.3 mi
- Red Hook Samoa 4.9 mi
- Marine Diesel Tank Farm 5.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 10 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 70 ft.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Faleula) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep10 ft
- 33 ft deep10 ft
- 66 ft deep30 ft
- 164 ft deep70 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 484 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 10 ft and 66 ft at 30 ft 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 FaleulaTides nearby
- Malie1.1 mi
- Le'auva'a1.3 mi
- Afega1.5 mi
- Tuana‘i2.1 mi
- Vaitele2.9 mi
- Vaiusu3.4 mi
- Siusega3.6 mi
- Lepea4.0 mi
- Sale’imoa4.1 mi
- Pesega4.3 mi
Faleula at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,592 people. Coordinates: 13.795° S, 171.831° W.
- It is 5.1 mi northwest of Apia, the main place in Tuamasaga. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Apia.
- The nearest tide station, Apia, is 4.4 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about FaleulaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Faleula?
Today in Faleula there are high tides at 8:18 am (6.7 ft) and 8:40 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 2:21 am and 2:26 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Faleula?
At 6:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:50 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Faleula?
At 5:54 am. First light comes at 5:06 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 89% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 27 to 29, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 7:34–8:34 am, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 9:09–10:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Faleula?
Overcast, from 79 °F to 81 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (21 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Faleula?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the east. The water is 82.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Faleula?
The best time to visit Faleula is from June to August: highs of 84 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 5 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: NOAA station Apia (Observatory) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).