Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.06° S 175.33° W

Fishtraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishtraps sea temperature is
22.9°C
0.5° 

Fishtraps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fishtraps surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, S swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sat night, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:49AM1.26m
11:00PM1.40m
11:45AM1.23m
11:55PM1.37m
12:46PM1.20m
00:56AM1.33m
1:50PM1.19m
2:01AM1.31m
2:55PM1.20m
3:07AM1.30m
3:58PM1.24m
4:12AM1.31m
4:55PM1.28m
Low Tide
4:35AM0.11m
4:45PM0.27m
5:29AM0.12m
5:40PM0.30m
6:27AM0.14m
6:41PM0.33m
7:30AM0.17m
7:47PM0.35m
8:35AM0.18m
8:55PM0.35m
9:37AM0.18m
10:01PM0.32m
10:36AM0.18m
11:02PM0.27m
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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.

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