Surf Forecasts:
Drive by right (Fonua one one) surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, S swell with 8,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drive by right (Fonua one one) this week:
The surf forecast for Drive by right (Fonua one one) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drive by right (Fonua one one) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drive by right (Fonua one one) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SW 12 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 6 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 8 |
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410 | 318 | 154 | 99 | 64 | 92 | 75 | 155 | 142 | 200 | 367 | 702 | 648 | 1685 | 5197 | 6342 | 6940 | 4301 | 2749 | 1387 | 950 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:58PM0.95m | 11:56AM0.98m | 00:40AM0.98m | 12:43PM0.98m | 1:24AM1.02m | 1:35PM0.99m | 2:09AM1.08m | 2:29PM1.01m | 2:57AM1.14m | 3:26PM1.04m | 3:48AM1.20m | 4:24PM1.07m | 4:41AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51AM0.40m | 6:17PM0.28m | 6:39AM0.38m | 6:59PM0.28m | 7:30AM0.34m | 7:44PM0.27m | 8:23AM0.29m | 8:34PM0.25m | 9:18AM0.22m | 9:27PM0.22m | 10:14AM0.14m | 10:22PM0.20m | 11:11AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | 6:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | S 19 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
25 | 24 | 154 | 99 | 64 | 31 | 75 | 155 | 142 | 142 | 367 | 702 | 648 | 1685 | 5197 | 6342 | 6940 | 4301 | 2749 | 1387 | 623 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
35 | 16 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 74 | 24 | 61 | 76 | 162 | 303 | 205 | 142 | 765 | 728 | 567 | 774 | 492 | 438 | 301 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | ENE 6 | SW 15 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 8 | SW 10 | SSE 13 | SW 17 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
14 | 12 | 11 | 33 | 28 | 92 | 61 | 21 | 106 | 11 | 49 | 24 | 16 | 79 | 32 | 648 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 66 | 123 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
410 | 318 | 33 | 34 | 56 | — | — | — | 37 | 200 | 175 | 278 | 225 | 287 | 373 | 728 | 498 | 459 | 481 | 725 | 950 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 605 | 605 | 1520 | 1154 | 1154 | 919 | 919 | 919 | 919 | 919 | 929 | 919 | 919 |
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Information about the Drive by right (Fonua one one) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drive by right (Fonua one one) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Drive by right (Fonua one one) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drive by right (Fonua one one) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Drive by right (Fonua one one)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Drive by right (Fonua one one) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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