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Drive by right (Fonua one one) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga
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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
28.7° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than 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 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drive by right (Fonua one one) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 988 | 1187 | 1220 | 984 | 790 | 457 | 344 | 237 | 110 | 189 | 170 | 151 | 143 | 143 | 439 | 526 | 469 | 416 | 310 | 286 | 261 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | 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 |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:02AM 1.23 | 11:53PM 1.10 | 12:05PM 1.20 | 12:56AM 1.09 | 1:08PM 1.17 | 1:57AM 1.09 | 2:10PM 1.15 | 2:54AM 1.10 | 3:09PM 1.12 | 3:47AM 1.11 | 4:04PM 1.10 | 4:35AM 1.13 | 4:56PM 1.08 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:33PM 0.04 | 5:50AM 0.22 | 6:35PM 0.07 | 6:55AM 0.24 | 7:36PM 0.10 | 7:59AM 0.24 | 8:35PM 0.13 | 9:00AM 0.24 | 9:29PM 0.16 | 9:57AM 0.24 | 10:19PM 0.19 | 10:49AM 0.22 | 11:05PM 0.22 | ||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
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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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