Colin may be coerced into letting surfers park in front of house for a cold Vailima

A south-facing break fairly immune to all but the most southerly of Trade Winds. Very consistent usually offering something of interest even if the rest of Tutuila is totally flat and/or blown-out.Fast, steep, jacking peak so don’t hesitate on take-off. Mostly a left but on smaller days an occasional right can be had. Coral encrusted lava shelf is a ‘swell magnet’ that tends to pick up and amplify even the slightest hint of swell. When conditions are right, a thick, powerful, wave peeling off perfectly for a good 50 yards. However, depending on swell size and direction (a strong west-southwest is especially bad), it can be extremely treacherous just to get in and out of the water let alone surf there. Just in front of the take-off zone a row of jagged, toothy rocks awaits anyone unlucky enough to get caught inside, and huge sets can completely close out the channel, crashing onto the rocks lining the shore. When BIG (over 6’) a strong rip runs through the channel. It is utterly futile to paddle against this rip and the only way in is a rock-dodging-heart-stopping-fin-busting ride all the way to shore. Getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time here is certain disaster, so study conditions carefully (how to get in and out of the water, big scary clean-up sets that close out the channel, etc.) before committing yourself.

Not much of a writer but you basically need to sit in the pocket and drop in fast.

Fatuuli (Samoan for Black Rock) is mainly a righthander that has been compared to Backdoor Pipeline! Up to head high a very fun wave but anything over that and it starts to show its true heavy potential. When big and lined up an extremely hollow and powerful wave. This place snaps boards and leashes with impunity. I once saw 3 boards snapped in one day with only 4 people out. It can hold pretty good size waves but they must be well lined up because otherwise it tends to section like crazy. When this happens you do have time to straighten out but the white water will bounce you off your board and drag you over the reef, so choose your waves carefully.Best on a solid south-southeast ground swell and either north winds (offshore) or no wind at all. Easily blown out by southeast Trades.There are two distinct take-off spots when it is big. One on the outside corner and one closer to the rock itself. Line up about a 100 yards or so off the rock. When small you can safely chase down inside waves but watch out for sneaker sets.

Matu'u Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Nestled in the untouched waves of American Samoa, Matu'u delivers a hollow right-hand reef break that fires on the right swell days, carving over a sharp coral bottom that demands respect and precision. This spot pulses with a raw, empty vibe where experienced surfers chase fast sections and occasional […]

Ask permission from store owners first.

Asili Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Asili Point sits as one of Tutuila's most consistent reef breaks, delivering fast and hollow right-handers that peel across sharp coral in one of the South Pacific's most underrated destinations. This exposed reef break offers reliable waves throughout the year with a vibe that remains refreshingly uncrowded, making it […]

Rainbows Left Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Rainbows Left stands as one of Siargao's best-kept secrets, offering fun left-breaking waves that peel across a rocky reef bottom in a setting that feels worlds away from the crowded breaks nearby. Accessible only by boat from the main island, this spot delivers consistent, quality waves with minimal interference […]

Santa Cruz Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild central coast, Santa Cruz delivers powerful beach-break waves that peel both left and right over a sandy bottom, creating long rides and punchy sections perfect for progression. This spot pulses with a laid-back vibe, where consistent Atlantic swells meet uncrowded peaks on weekdays, drawing surfers […]

Santa Rita Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, Santa Rita delivers consistent beach-break waves that peel both left and right across a sandy bottom, offering fun, ordinary power for endless sessions. This exposed spot creates multiple peaks shaped by shifting sandbanks, with an A-frame on the south side and a right […]

Colin may be coerced into letting surfers park in front of house for a cold Vailima

A south-facing break fairly immune to all but the most southerly of Trade Winds. Very consistent usually offering something of interest even if the rest of Tutuila is totally flat and/or blown-out.Fast, steep, jacking peak so don’t hesitate on take-off. Mostly a left but on smaller days an occasional right can be had. Coral encrusted lava shelf is a ‘swell magnet’ that tends to pick up and amplify even the slightest hint of swell. When conditions are right, a thick, powerful, wave peeling off perfectly for a good 50 yards. However, depending on swell size and direction (a strong west-southwest is especially bad), it can be extremely treacherous just to get in and out of the water let alone surf there. Just in front of the take-off zone a row of jagged, toothy rocks awaits anyone unlucky enough to get caught inside, and huge sets can completely close out the channel, crashing onto the rocks lining the shore. When BIG (over 6’) a strong rip runs through the channel. It is utterly futile to paddle against this rip and the only way in is a rock-dodging-heart-stopping-fin-busting ride all the way to shore. Getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time here is certain disaster, so study conditions carefully (how to get in and out of the water, big scary clean-up sets that close out the channel, etc.) before committing yourself.

Not much of a writer but you basically need to sit in the pocket and drop in fast.

Fatuuli (Samoan for Black Rock) is mainly a righthander that has been compared to Backdoor Pipeline! Up to head high a very fun wave but anything over that and it starts to show its true heavy potential. When big and lined up an extremely hollow and powerful wave. This place snaps boards and leashes with impunity. I once saw 3 boards snapped in one day with only 4 people out. It can hold pretty good size waves but they must be well lined up because otherwise it tends to section like crazy. When this happens you do have time to straighten out but the white water will bounce you off your board and drag you over the reef, so choose your waves carefully.Best on a solid south-southeast ground swell and either north winds (offshore) or no wind at all. Easily blown out by southeast Trades.There are two distinct take-off spots when it is big. One on the outside corner and one closer to the rock itself. Line up about a 100 yards or so off the rock. When small you can safely chase down inside waves but watch out for sneaker sets.

Matu'u Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Nestled in the untouched waves of American Samoa, Matu'u delivers a hollow right-hand reef break that fires on the right swell days, carving over a sharp coral bottom that demands respect and precision. This spot pulses with a raw, empty vibe where experienced surfers chase fast sections and occasional […]

Ask permission from store owners first.

Asili Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Asili Point sits as one of Tutuila's most consistent reef breaks, delivering fast and hollow right-handers that peel across sharp coral in one of the South Pacific's most underrated destinations. This exposed reef break offers reliable waves throughout the year with a vibe that remains refreshingly uncrowded, making it […]

Rainbows Left Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Rainbows Left stands as one of Siargao's best-kept secrets, offering fun left-breaking waves that peel across a rocky reef bottom in a setting that feels worlds away from the crowded breaks nearby. Accessible only by boat from the main island, this spot delivers consistent, quality waves with minimal interference […]

Santa Cruz Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild central coast, Santa Cruz delivers powerful beach-break waves that peel both left and right over a sandy bottom, creating long rides and punchy sections perfect for progression. This spot pulses with a laid-back vibe, where consistent Atlantic swells meet uncrowded peaks on weekdays, drawing surfers […]

Santa Rita Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, Santa Rita delivers consistent beach-break waves that peel both left and right across a sandy bottom, offering fun, ordinary power for endless sessions. This exposed spot creates multiple peaks shaped by shifting sandbanks, with an A-frame on the south side and a right […]

Colin may be coerced into letting surfers park in front of house for a cold Vailima

A south-facing break fairly immune to all but the most southerly of Trade Winds. Very consistent usually offering something of interest even if the rest of Tutuila is totally flat and/or blown-out.Fast, steep, jacking peak so don’t hesitate on take-off. Mostly a left but on smaller days an occasional right can be had. Coral encrusted lava shelf is a ‘swell magnet’ that tends to pick up and amplify even the slightest hint of swell. When conditions are right, a thick, powerful, wave peeling off perfectly for a good 50 yards. However, depending on swell size and direction (a strong west-southwest is especially bad), it can be extremely treacherous just to get in and out of the water let alone surf there. Just in front of the take-off zone a row of jagged, toothy rocks awaits anyone unlucky enough to get caught inside, and huge sets can completely close out the channel, crashing onto the rocks lining the shore. When BIG (over 6’) a strong rip runs through the channel. It is utterly futile to paddle against this rip and the only way in is a rock-dodging-heart-stopping-fin-busting ride all the way to shore. Getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time here is certain disaster, so study conditions carefully (how to get in and out of the water, big scary clean-up sets that close out the channel, etc.) before committing yourself.

Not much of a writer but you basically need to sit in the pocket and drop in fast.

Fatuuli (Samoan for Black Rock) is mainly a righthander that has been compared to Backdoor Pipeline! Up to head high a very fun wave but anything over that and it starts to show its true heavy potential. When big and lined up an extremely hollow and powerful wave. This place snaps boards and leashes with impunity. I once saw 3 boards snapped in one day with only 4 people out. It can hold pretty good size waves but they must be well lined up because otherwise it tends to section like crazy. When this happens you do have time to straighten out but the white water will bounce you off your board and drag you over the reef, so choose your waves carefully.Best on a solid south-southeast ground swell and either north winds (offshore) or no wind at all. Easily blown out by southeast Trades.There are two distinct take-off spots when it is big. One on the outside corner and one closer to the rock itself. Line up about a 100 yards or so off the rock. When small you can safely chase down inside waves but watch out for sneaker sets.

Matu'u Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Nestled in the untouched waves of American Samoa, Matu'u delivers a hollow right-hand reef break that fires on the right swell days, carving over a sharp coral bottom that demands respect and precision. This spot pulses with a raw, empty vibe where experienced surfers chase fast sections and occasional […]

Ask permission from store owners first.

Asili Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Asili Point sits as one of Tutuila's most consistent reef breaks, delivering fast and hollow right-handers that peel across sharp coral in one of the South Pacific's most underrated destinations. This exposed reef break offers reliable waves throughout the year with a vibe that remains refreshingly uncrowded, making it […]

Rainbows Left Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Rainbows Left stands as one of Siargao's best-kept secrets, offering fun left-breaking waves that peel across a rocky reef bottom in a setting that feels worlds away from the crowded breaks nearby. Accessible only by boat from the main island, this spot delivers consistent, quality waves with minimal interference […]

Santa Cruz Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild central coast, Santa Cruz delivers powerful beach-break waves that peel both left and right over a sandy bottom, creating long rides and punchy sections perfect for progression. This spot pulses with a laid-back vibe, where consistent Atlantic swells meet uncrowded peaks on weekdays, drawing surfers […]

Santa Rita Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, Santa Rita delivers consistent beach-break waves that peel both left and right across a sandy bottom, offering fun, ordinary power for endless sessions. This exposed spot creates multiple peaks shaped by shifting sandbanks, with an A-frame on the south side and a right […]

Colin may be coerced into letting surfers park in front of house for a cold Vailima

A south-facing break fairly immune to all but the most southerly of Trade Winds. Very consistent usually offering something of interest even if the rest of Tutuila is totally flat and/or blown-out.Fast, steep, jacking peak so don’t hesitate on take-off. Mostly a left but on smaller days an occasional right can be had. Coral encrusted lava shelf is a ‘swell magnet’ that tends to pick up and amplify even the slightest hint of swell. When conditions are right, a thick, powerful, wave peeling off perfectly for a good 50 yards. However, depending on swell size and direction (a strong west-southwest is especially bad), it can be extremely treacherous just to get in and out of the water let alone surf there. Just in front of the take-off zone a row of jagged, toothy rocks awaits anyone unlucky enough to get caught inside, and huge sets can completely close out the channel, crashing onto the rocks lining the shore. When BIG (over 6’) a strong rip runs through the channel. It is utterly futile to paddle against this rip and the only way in is a rock-dodging-heart-stopping-fin-busting ride all the way to shore. Getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time here is certain disaster, so study conditions carefully (how to get in and out of the water, big scary clean-up sets that close out the channel, etc.) before committing yourself.

Not much of a writer but you basically need to sit in the pocket and drop in fast.

Fatuuli (Samoan for Black Rock) is mainly a righthander that has been compared to Backdoor Pipeline! Up to head high a very fun wave but anything over that and it starts to show its true heavy potential. When big and lined up an extremely hollow and powerful wave. This place snaps boards and leashes with impunity. I once saw 3 boards snapped in one day with only 4 people out. It can hold pretty good size waves but they must be well lined up because otherwise it tends to section like crazy. When this happens you do have time to straighten out but the white water will bounce you off your board and drag you over the reef, so choose your waves carefully.Best on a solid south-southeast ground swell and either north winds (offshore) or no wind at all. Easily blown out by southeast Trades.There are two distinct take-off spots when it is big. One on the outside corner and one closer to the rock itself. Line up about a 100 yards or so off the rock. When small you can safely chase down inside waves but watch out for sneaker sets.

Matu'u Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Nestled in the untouched waves of American Samoa, Matu'u delivers a hollow right-hand reef break that fires on the right swell days, carving over a sharp coral bottom that demands respect and precision. This spot pulses with a raw, empty vibe where experienced surfers chase fast sections and occasional […]

Ask permission from store owners first.

Asili Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Asili Point sits as one of Tutuila's most consistent reef breaks, delivering fast and hollow right-handers that peel across sharp coral in one of the South Pacific's most underrated destinations. This exposed reef break offers reliable waves throughout the year with a vibe that remains refreshingly uncrowded, making it […]

Rainbows Left Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Rainbows Left stands as one of Siargao's best-kept secrets, offering fun left-breaking waves that peel across a rocky reef bottom in a setting that feels worlds away from the crowded breaks nearby. Accessible only by boat from the main island, this spot delivers consistent, quality waves with minimal interference […]

Santa Cruz Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild central coast, Santa Cruz delivers powerful beach-break waves that peel both left and right over a sandy bottom, creating long rides and punchy sections perfect for progression. This spot pulses with a laid-back vibe, where consistent Atlantic swells meet uncrowded peaks on weekdays, drawing surfers […]

Santa Rita Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, Santa Rita delivers consistent beach-break waves that peel both left and right across a sandy bottom, offering fun, ordinary power for endless sessions. This exposed spot creates multiple peaks shaped by shifting sandbanks, with an A-frame on the south side and a right […]

Colin may be coerced into letting surfers park in front of house for a cold Vailima

A south-facing break fairly immune to all but the most southerly of Trade Winds. Very consistent usually offering something of interest even if the rest of Tutuila is totally flat and/or blown-out.Fast, steep, jacking peak so don’t hesitate on take-off. Mostly a left but on smaller days an occasional right can be had. Coral encrusted lava shelf is a ‘swell magnet’ that tends to pick up and amplify even the slightest hint of swell. When conditions are right, a thick, powerful, wave peeling off perfectly for a good 50 yards. However, depending on swell size and direction (a strong west-southwest is especially bad), it can be extremely treacherous just to get in and out of the water let alone surf there. Just in front of the take-off zone a row of jagged, toothy rocks awaits anyone unlucky enough to get caught inside, and huge sets can completely close out the channel, crashing onto the rocks lining the shore. When BIG (over 6’) a strong rip runs through the channel. It is utterly futile to paddle against this rip and the only way in is a rock-dodging-heart-stopping-fin-busting ride all the way to shore. Getting caught in the wrong place at the wrong time here is certain disaster, so study conditions carefully (how to get in and out of the water, big scary clean-up sets that close out the channel, etc.) before committing yourself.

Not much of a writer but you basically need to sit in the pocket and drop in fast.

Fatuuli (Samoan for Black Rock) is mainly a righthander that has been compared to Backdoor Pipeline! Up to head high a very fun wave but anything over that and it starts to show its true heavy potential. When big and lined up an extremely hollow and powerful wave. This place snaps boards and leashes with impunity. I once saw 3 boards snapped in one day with only 4 people out. It can hold pretty good size waves but they must be well lined up because otherwise it tends to section like crazy. When this happens you do have time to straighten out but the white water will bounce you off your board and drag you over the reef, so choose your waves carefully.Best on a solid south-southeast ground swell and either north winds (offshore) or no wind at all. Easily blown out by southeast Trades.There are two distinct take-off spots when it is big. One on the outside corner and one closer to the rock itself. Line up about a 100 yards or so off the rock. When small you can safely chase down inside waves but watch out for sneaker sets.

Matu'u Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Nestled in the untouched waves of American Samoa, Matu'u delivers a hollow right-hand reef break that fires on the right swell days, carving over a sharp coral bottom that demands respect and precision. This spot pulses with a raw, empty vibe where experienced surfers chase fast sections and occasional […]

Ask permission from store owners first.

Asili Surf Spot Guide, American Samoa Asili Point sits as one of Tutuila's most consistent reef breaks, delivering fast and hollow right-handers that peel across sharp coral in one of the South Pacific's most underrated destinations. This exposed reef break offers reliable waves throughout the year with a vibe that remains refreshingly uncrowded, making it […]

Rainbows Left Surf Spot Guide, Philippines Rainbows Left stands as one of Siargao's best-kept secrets, offering fun left-breaking waves that peel across a rocky reef bottom in a setting that feels worlds away from the crowded breaks nearby. Accessible only by boat from the main island, this spot delivers consistent, quality waves with minimal interference […]

Santa Cruz Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild central coast, Santa Cruz delivers powerful beach-break waves that peel both left and right over a sandy bottom, creating long rides and punchy sections perfect for progression. This spot pulses with a laid-back vibe, where consistent Atlantic swells meet uncrowded peaks on weekdays, drawing surfers […]

Santa Rita Surf Spot Guide, Portugal Nestled on Portugal's wild Atlantic coast, Santa Rita delivers consistent beach-break waves that peel both left and right across a sandy bottom, offering fun, ordinary power for endless sessions. This exposed spot creates multiple peaks shaped by shifting sandbanks, with an A-frame on the south side and a right […]