Currents are often extremely strong as Samoa is located in the middle of the Pacific and ocean swells are not blocked. In some villages surfing is not allowed on Sundays. On Savai'i island, the villages charge a daily surfing fee to help with school funding. Boats can be hired for net, spear, deep-sea and snorkel fishing . There are dozens of routes ranging from coastal walks to mountain treks.
Trails tend to grow over rapidly and can sometimes be difficult to get through.
Visitors should ask for local advice and permission before heading off or ask for a local guide from the Samoa Visitors Bureau. A type of cricket is played locally and is very popular. Traditional cricket matches are played from November to March. The Apia Rugby Union rugby season is from March to June and schools also play at this time. Popular matches can be seen on Saturday afternoons at Apia Park.