Drive by right (Fonua one one) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 +13
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Drive by right (Fonua one one) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Drive by right (Fonua one one) sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drive by right (Fonua one one) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Drive by right (Fonua one one) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 24th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drive by right (Fonua one one) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
1.8
E
0.8
SW
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)771477715151614141314131716158878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)397348269255230264525418620529390253221215235263246144217243282
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:37PM
1.10
8:12AM
1.00
8:17PM
1.08
8:56AM
0.97
8:59PM
1.05
9:42AM
0.94
9:43PM
1.02
10:30AM
0.91
10:28PM
1.00
11:18AM
0.89
11:15PM
0.98
12:06PM
0.88
12:02AM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:27PM
0.29
2:01AM
0.21
2:08PM
0.32
2:44AM
0.21
2:50PM
0.34
3:28AM
0.22
3:33PM
0.36
4:13AM
0.24
4:18PM
0.39
4:59AM
0.26
5:04PM
0.41
5:46AM
0.28
5:51PM
0.42
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40-
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------113--9--1---
Temp. °C242424242424242424252525252525252525252524
Feels °C (?)202121212121222323262627262726242524242422
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Drive by right (Fonua one one) (light winds from the E at Fua Amotu Tonga Airport 290 km from Drive by right (Fonua one one)). 1.8m 7s swell from the ESE with a 0.8m 10s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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 12 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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