Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Bring?
Reef booties, long sleeved rash shirt, sunscreen/zinc, thick leg ropes, insect repellant, sunglasses, a good first aid kit, spare fins and a ding repair kit for your board, Gath helmet optional.

What Size Boards Should I Bring?
At least two or three boards between 6’2” – 7’6” should cover all conditions. Bring the board you ride best at your home break when it is good. It makes no sense to bring a board you think is made for this type of surf if you don’t typically ride that type of board. Nose guards are also a good idea.

When’s The Best Time To Come?
There is surf in Samoa ALL year. April to October brings consistently big South swells from New Zealand but South East trade winds. So the early session and dusk session are often the best to get the glassy offshore conditions out front, but “The Island” is offshore in these South East winds/conditions and Boulders is protected. During November to March the swell generally drops to a more comfortable size and the trade winds become offshore creating small fun clean offshore conditions. North swells are common during these months and we occasionally travel by 4WD to catch the North Shore breaks.

Temperature?
A year round average of about 30C (85F) during the day, and 25C (75F) at night. Water temperature is around 28C (82F).

Mosquito’s?
Not many at all on site. Our fales have screen-covered windows and doors, so as long as you keep your screen door shut after 5pm you’ll have little problem.

Immunizations and other health precautions
Samoa is currently free from malaria and is relatively safe overall.
For updated information we recommend checking www.CentersforDiseaseControl.com

Sharks?
Hardly any. Small occasional reef sharks, but there’s plenty of sea life to keep them away.

Money
Samoa’s currency is in Tala. At present U.S $1=$2.60 Tala, NZ $1=$1.75 Tala, AUD $1 = $2.00 Tala.

Travel Requirements?
Apart from the obvious- such as your passport (contact your local embassy for visa requirements) and return airline ticket, we recommend that you purchase travel insurance- Just in case.

Whats not Included
Salani runs a very “inclusive” package so you will not be constantly digging into your pocket. You will need to have money to settle your bar tab, telephone calls, souvenirs you have purchased, optional tips for staff and a departure tax from the country of $40wst.