Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 24 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
26.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 31st May)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon morning, moderate winds from the E by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
11
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.9
S
18
1.1
S
18
1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.6
S
20
1.6
S
18
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.7
S
20
2.1
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
93
50
76
186
252
538
766
526
391
329
284
273
277
1579
1667
1225
769
609
2275
2764
Wind (km/h)
35
E
30
E
45
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:50AM1.29m
3:09PM1.21m
3:43AM1.29m
4:07PM1.18m
4:32AM1.29m
5:02PM1.16m
5:16AM1.29m
5:51PM1.14m
5:58AM1.29m
6:38PM1.14m
6:38AM1.28m
7:21PM1.14m
7:19AM1.28m
Low Tide
8:27PM0.21m
9:04AM0.31m
9:22PM0.26m
10:03AM0.30m
10:13PM0.31m
10:56AM0.29m
11:01PM0.35m
11:43AM0.26m
11:46PM0.37m
12:27PM0.24m
00:29AM0.39m
1:09PM0.22m
1:10AM0.39m
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
5
3
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
22
23
23
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
20
21
18
17
22
21
23
23
21
21
19
20
20
21
21
21
21
20
19
19
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.9
S
18
1.4
E
8
1
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
12
1.6
S
18
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.7
S
20
2.1
S
18
Energy kJ
166
143
143
135
186
252
538
217
526
391
329
284
273
244
1579
1667
1225
769
609
2275
2764
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
S
18
0.7
SW
17
1.1
S
18
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.9
E
8
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.9
S
13
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
85
60
50
33
29
227
277
766
169
130
45
61
61
94
184
136
178
171
171
255
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
WSW
10
0.8
SW
16
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
W
8
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.6
S
20
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.2
N
12
0.4
NE
10
0.6
S
21
0.6
SW
14
0.3
NNW
14
Energy kJ
116
93
46
76
71
16
18
302
25
21
63
25
34
277
91
124
11
23
311
149
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.3
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
6
0.6
NE
6
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
125
170
179
175
340
431
162
27
280
286
268
204
151
270
214
228
163
159
134
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
728
685
685
861
685
685
283
2
283
728
283
728
789
728
728
2
2
772
850
769
772
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
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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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