Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 01 May 2026 +13
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Fishtraps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishtraps sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishtraps this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 3rd May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
8
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
2.1
SE
8
0.8
SW
14
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
9
0.6
SW
14
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.8
S
8
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
284
311
358
267
361
322
543
241
340
455
325
339
169
194
87
62
61
75
156
126
Wind (km/h)
40
SE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
45
SE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
7:46PM1.21m
7:50AM1.32m
8:28PM1.20m
8:29AM1.31m
9:10PM1.18m
9:09AM1.29m
9:53PM1.16m
9:50AM1.25m
10:37PM1.12m
10:32AM1.22m
11:22PM1.09m
11:16AM1.18m
00:08AM1.07m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.20m
1:41AM0.33m
2:15PM0.18m
2:21AM0.35m
2:55PM0.18m
3:01AM0.37m
3:37PM0.20m
3:42AM0.39m
4:19PM0.22m
4:24AM0.42m
5:02PM0.26m
5:08AM0.46m
5:47PM0.29m
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clear
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6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
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6:17
6:17
6:16
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
3
2
2
1
3
1
1
4
3
Temp °C
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
24
25
24
24
21
23
21
22
22
21
20
19
20
19
20
20
18
18
18
21
19
18
20
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
1
S
8
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.4
S
9
0.6
SW
14
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.8
S
8
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
373
284
311
358
267
136
322
251
241
340
455
325
339
169
194
87
62
61
72
156
126
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
14
0.5
N
14
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
13
0.5
N
12
0.8
SW
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.3
N
12
0.5
SW
14
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
13
0.4
N
11
Energy kJ
140
97
121
87
76
361
179
155
67
184
83
201
169
23
92
24
25
44
45
51
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
S
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
17
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
12
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
N
11
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
55
30
76
61
71
154
46
44
92
101
91
24
24
41
22
13
6
22
75
53
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
8
1.9
SE
7
1.9
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
2.1
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
E
6
2
E
7
2.5
ESE
9
2.1
E
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
9
2.4
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
Energy kJ
494
373
414
443
464
383
477
543
438
220
208
213
423
1033
603
913
934
878
560
602
481
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
283
283
283
283
283
850
803
728
728
850
850
754
728
864
861
864
887
861
879
861
861
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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