Apia Beach, Samoa

Apia Beach

Upolu, SamoaPacific/Apia

Ocean View Index

78Good

Next tide

22:00Low Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

17:39 – 05:35

Local time

07:00

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

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 18:00

Reference time: local noon · 12:37 (Pacific/Apia)

Estimated
78
Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
    95.8
  • Clarity
    Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
    100
  • Visibility
    8–15 m · m
    71.6
  • Sea State
    Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
    73.3
  • Lighting
    Low / harsh light · lux
    44
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

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

TodaySep 8
Light Rain
31°24°
3.4 m/s
0.9mm
WedSep 9
Light Rain
30°24°
3.3 m/s
0.7mm
ThuSep 10
Light Rain
31°23°
2.4 m/s
0.2mm
FriSep 11
Light Rain
31°24°
2.0 m/s
1.7mm
SatSep 12
Light Rain
29°24°
1.6 m/s
4.0mm
SunSep 13
Light Rain
29°24°
1.8 m/s
4.5mm
MonSep 14
Rain
28°24°
1.6 m/s
10.8mm
Visibility: 15 km·Cloud: 80%

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 Thu: 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: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
22:00Low-0.57 m

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
22:00
-0.57 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Apia Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is low tide at Apia Beach on September 9, 2026?
Low tides at Apia Beach on September 9, 2026: 11:00 (times shown in Pacific/Apia).
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.

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