Upolu / Saanapu

📍 Apia, Samoa · Kiteboarding spot

Upolu / Saanapu is a kiteboarding spot near Apia in Samoa, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.

Country	Samoa
Nearest town	Apia
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	SE
Wind type	Trade
Best months	June, July, August, September
Tide	High tide
Coordinates	-13.9927, -171.8738

About Upolu / Saanapu

Good break on the reef outside.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Upolu / Saanapu?

The best time to kite Upolu / Saanapu is June, July, August, September, when the SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Upolu / Saanapu offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Upolu / Saanapu?

2km southeast from the beach.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.