Motels Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Tonga – Tongatapu)
| Name: | Motels |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Motels in Tongatapu is a quite exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of coral.
Overall Motels 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.
The rose diagram shows the range of swells directed at Motels through an average year. ... (show all text)
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Also see Motels surf quality by season and Motels surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Motels |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Motels:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | The Pass | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | The Peak | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Corners | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Bowl | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fishtraps | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Motels: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2882 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2935 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3247 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3388 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Motels: |
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| Closest tide station | Nuku`alofa, Tonga (2) | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nomuka, Tonga Islands | 67 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lifuka Island, Tonga Islands | 110 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Neiafu, Tonga Islands | 190 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Totoya Island, Fiji Islands | 328 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Motels: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1365 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1367 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 1371 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 1406 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 1593 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Motels: |
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| Closest city location | Neiafu (Tonga) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Nuku'Alofa (Tonga) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Havelu (Tonga) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Vaini (Tonga) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | `Ohonua (Tonga) | 31 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Motels is Fua Amotu International (Tongatapu) Airport (TBU) in Tonga, which is 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Motels is Haapai (Ha'apai) Airport (HPA), also in Tonga, 180 km (112 miles) away.
