South Pacific forecast charts v reality

mackdog started the topic in
Swellnet Forecast Notes
 Friday, 14 Apr 2023 at 01:26 pm

I have a trip to Samoa (Salani surf resort 6 nights) and Fiji coming up from April 23 to May 4.
Can anyone share their experience of the accuracy of Swellnet South Pacific forecast modelling vs what the actual wave heights were at the time.
I am a subscriber so can get the 16day forecast. Be keen to know what boards to pack for the trip.
Cheers

Craig Friday, 14 Apr 2023 at 03:38 pm new

Mackdog, similar to discussion here https://www.swellnet.com/comment/882965#comment-882965

The Samoan regions etc would generally be under-forecast when talking longer period energy from the SW to S.

mackdog Friday, 14 Apr 2023 at 08:48 pm new

Thanks Craig
Does the team have any plans of restarting swellnet traveller?

Craig Friday, 14 Apr 2023 at 08:51 pm new

Not at this stage unfortunately.

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