The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Tonga – Tongatapu)
| Name: | The Pass |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
The Pass in Tongatapu is a quite exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east southeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. A left hand reef break. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include coral.
Overall The Pass 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 The Pass surf quality by season and The Pass surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Tonga - Tongatapu surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of The Pass
Visitor Reviews of The Pass |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to The Pass:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Motels | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | The Peak | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Corners | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Bowl | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fishtraps | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to The Pass: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2882 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2936 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3186 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 3247 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 3388 mi |
Tide stations nearest to The Pass: |
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| Closest tide station | Nuku`alofa, Tonga (2) | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Nomuka, Tonga Islands | 68 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lifuka Island, Tonga Islands | 111 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Neiafu, Tonga Islands | 191 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Totoya Island, Fiji Islands | 328 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to The Pass: |
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| Closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 1365 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 1366 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) | 1592 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to The Pass: |
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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) | 10 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Vaini (Tonga) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | `Ohonua (Tonga) | 31 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to The Pass is Fua Amotu International (Tongatapu) Airport (TBU) in Tonga, which is 27 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to The Pass is Haapai (Ha'apai) Airport (HPA), also in Tonga, 181 km (112 miles) away.
