Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Tonga – Tongatapu)
| Name: | Lighthouse |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Lighthouse in Tongatapu is a quite exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the south southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for coral.
Overall Lighthouse Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Lighthouse surf quality by season and Lighthouse surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lighthouse |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lighthouse:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Fishtraps | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | The Bowl | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Corners | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Peak | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Motels | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2879 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2933 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3183 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3244 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3385 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest tide station | Nuku`alofa, Tonga (2) | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nomuka, Tonga Islands | 64 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lifuka Island, Tonga Islands | 108 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Neiafu, Tonga Islands | 188 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Totoya Island, Fiji Islands | 329 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1368 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1369 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1374 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1409 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1595 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lighthouse: |
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| Closest city location | Neiafu (Tonga) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Nuku'Alofa (Tonga) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Havelu (Tonga) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Vaini (Tonga) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | `Ohonua (Tonga) | 30 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Lighthouse is Fua Amotu International (Tongatapu) Airport (TBU) in Tonga, which is 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Lighthouse is Haapai (Ha'apai) Airport (HPA), also in Tonga, 175 km (109 miles) away.
