Utulei

Tutuila Island, American Samoa, United States

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Conditions & tides

Channel site — tidal current funnels through here and can run fast, changing quickly with the tide. It is usually strongest around mid-tide and eases near the slack windows below. Dive with a local operator who knows the timing.

UtuleiTutuila Island

Fair · 4/5

conditions visualisation

Fair4/5

Some chop right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind13 kn ESE

Current~0.4 kn S · model

Swell

1.2 m · 8s · S

Water

28 °C

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 10:45 PM & 11:15 AM local

Sunrise 06:10 AM · Sunset 06:18 PM local

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Tide · local

Outlook — select a day for full conditions

On-face swell 1.2 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Strong-current reef: plan a drift and enter near the slack windows above. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

Scored by DiveConnect's site-physics model

Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

This shallow reef dive off Tutuila Island offers calm conditions, perfect for beginners. Vibrant coral gardens teem with tropical fish, while eagle rays and turtles glide past. The sloping reef transitions to sandy patches where octopus and flounders hide. Clear visibility and warm water make it ideal for relaxed exploration. A great spot for underwater photography with abundant marine life.