What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Apia Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Apia Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Apia Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Apia Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Apia Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Upolu, SamoaPacific/Apia

Ocean View Index

80Excellent

Next tide

04:15Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

16:55 – 05:27

Local time

13:15

Apia Beach in Samoa, a South Pacific island shore by the capital's harbour with a tropical fishing-village vibe.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:15

Reference time: local noon · 12:11 (Pacific/Apia)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
94.1
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
8–15 m · m
72.7
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
61.1
Lighting
Good daylight · lux
70.9
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 25

Light Rain

29°23°

4.4 m/s

5.1mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

29°24°

4.0 m/s

1.2mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

29°25°

3.8 m/s

3.0mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

29°24°

3.3 m/s

3.0mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

28°22°

3.1 m/s

2.2mm

FriOct 30

Light Rain

29°22°

2.2 m/s

0.5mm

SatOct 31

Light Rain

30°25°

2.5 m/s

1.5mm

Visibility: 8 km·Cloud: 96%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Fri: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
04:15	Low	-0.63 m
10:15	High	0.88 m
16:15	Low	-1.12 m
23:15	High	0.96 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent51FairView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Low Tide

04:15

-0.63 m

High Tide

10:15

0.88 m

Low Tide

16:15

-1.12 m

High Tide

23:15

0.96 m

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Apia Beach.

889 km away

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1218 km away

Coral Coast

Viti Levu, Fiji

1240 km away

Denarau Beach

Nadi, Fiji

2169 km away

Matira Beach

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Apia Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Apia Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Apia Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Apia Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: -13.8333°, -171.7667°
Timezone: Pacific/Apia
Region & Country: Upolu, Samoa

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS