Afu Aau Falls Waterfall
Tall tropical waterfall surrounded by rainforest in Samoa
A waterfall in Samoa reached by a short jungle track; visitors hike to swim in plunge pools and picnic beneath cascades framed by tropical forest.
Afu Aau Falls at a Glance#
How to Get to Afu Aau Falls#
Afu Aau is on Savaiʻi island. The usual route from Upolu is to take the inter-island ferry to Salelologa on Savaiʻi, then drive (or hire a local driver) across the island toward the eastern/central coast; the falls are accessed by a short walk from a village track. Because signage is minimal, ask locally for directions from the nearest village.
Tips for Visiting Afu Aau Falls#
- Visit early morning after a dry spell: the path down can be slippery after rain and the pools clear up faster with a few days of dry weather.
- Ask village elders about local protocols - some falls on Savaiʻi are on customary land and locals appreciate a greeting before descending.
- Bring a small torch if exploring any caves or dark overhangs near the plunge pools; the approach can be shaded and dim.
Best Time to Visit Afu Aau Falls#
Afu Aau Falls is best visited in the drier months for safer access and clearer water; year-round temperatures are tropical with a pronounced wet season.
Weather & Climate near Afu Aau Falls#
Afu Aau Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3280 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 474 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 302 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 341 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 274 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 255 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 181 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 135 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 212 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 207 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 336 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 266 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 297 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |