Fishtraps Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.06° S 175.33° W

Fishtraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishtraps sea temperature is
23.1°C
0.1° 

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


Fishtraps surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,123 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
16
1.2
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15
1.2
S
13
1.1
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12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1.5
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16
1.6
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15
1.6
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15
1.4
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15
1.3
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15
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
0.9
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0.7
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19
1.2
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18
1.2
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17
1.1
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
422
606
488
365
229
175
249
448
1068
1062
1123
879
809
453
453
341
369
940
879
590
Wind (km/h)
35
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High Tide
4:19PM1.01m
4:19AM1.16m
5:10PM1.04m
5:09AM1.18m
5:57PM1.07m
5:56AM1.21m
6:40PM1.12m
6:40AM1.25m
7:20PM1.18m
7:23AM1.27m
7:59PM1.23m
8:05AM1.29m
8:36PM1.28m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.49m
10:56AM0.33m
10:58PM0.47m
11:43AM0.30m
11:46PM0.44m
12:25PM0.27m
00:32AM0.40m
1:05PM0.24m
1:15AM0.36m
1:43PM0.22m
1:58AM0.32m
2:21PM0.21m
2:40AM0.28m
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Temp °C
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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.

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