
Surf Forecasts:
Fishtraps surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishtraps this week:
The surf forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1708 | 777 | 690 | 688 | 588 | 340 | 277 | 188 | 262 | 221 | 440 | 553 | 472 | 710 | 736 | 778 | 2356 | 2081 | 2371 | 2104 | 1095 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:09AM1.25m | 7:55PM1.13m | 7:52AM1.27m | 8:35PM1.17m | 8:33AM1.28m | 9:14PM1.20m | 9:14AM1.27m | 9:52PM1.23m | 9:55AM1.25m | 10:30PM1.25m | 10:38AM1.23m | 11:08PM1.27m | 11:23AM1.20m | 11:50PM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.23m | 1:43AM0.39m | 2:19PM0.21m | 2:26AM0.38m | 2:57PM0.21m | 3:08AM0.36m | 3:34PM0.21m | 3:50AM0.35m | 4:11PM0.23m | 4:33AM0.33m | 4:49PM0.25m | 5:19AM0.32m | 5:29PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
1708 | 777 | 690 | 688 | 588 | 340 | 277 | 188 | 106 | 221 | 440 | 553 | 472 | 710 | 736 | 778 | 56 | 2081 | 2371 | 2104 | 1095 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SE 11 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SE 12 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
257 | 114 | 496 | 277 | 197 | 137 | 104 | 79 | 262 | 123 | 144 | 55 | 144 | 106 | 107 | 68 | 34 | 50 | 574 | 344 | 217 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | NE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 16 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 20 |
133 | 30 | 84 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 64 | 163 | 77 | 56 | 24 | 180 | 37 | 37 | 58 | 63 | 26 | 67 | 26 | 44 | 464 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 12 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 |
32 | 726 | 26 | 42 | 32 | 38 | 31 | 17 | 24 | 43 | 62 | — | 4 | 18 | 124 | 500 | 2356 | 35 | 26 | 41 | 66 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1877 | 850 | 861 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 2 | 2 | 850 | 728 | 283 | 283 | 282 | 282 | 885 | 1877 | 887 | 1887 | 1903 | 1903 | 850 |
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Information about the Fishtraps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fishtraps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishtraps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishtraps 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 (Fishtraps) 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 Fishtraps 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.
Fishtraps is 3 km (2 miles) from Neiafu. If you plan a holiday in Tonga - Tongatapu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neiafu. Neiafu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










