Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 23 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
26.1° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) 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 1.7m 11s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 26th May)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 29th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
2
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
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
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
1
S
12
1.4
S
18
1.6
S
16
1.6
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
202
292
263
286
93
50
76
186
252
538
749
422
391
333
284
276
306
1210
1322
1102
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
30
E
35
ESE
40
E
35
E
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ESE
35
E
5
ENE
10
S
20
ESE
25
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:04PM1.33m
1:53AM1.30m
2:07PM1.26m
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
Low Tide
7:30PM0.14m
8:01AM0.31m
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
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heavy rain
heavy rain
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thunderstorm
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
1
50
11
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
23
23
24
24
21
23
24
24
23
23
23
24
23
23
24
23
23
23
21
21
19
18
18
21
19
17
19
26
25
22
21
21
21
19
19
21
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
1.4
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.2
E
9
1.4
S
18
1.6
S
16
1.6
S
15
Energy kJ
205
202
292
263
286
192
50
50
127
104
170
160
102
391
333
284
276
225
1210
1322
1102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
S
9
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.9
S
18
1.1
S
18
0.9
S
16
0.9
SE
11
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
1
S
12
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
122
125
48
51
116
61
46
76
186
252
538
749
422
163
88
61
61
306
199
243
176
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.6
WSW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WSW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.6
S
18
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SW
14
0.3
W
8
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
S
20
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
15
14
14
41
41
93
39
20
71
227
135
302
117
167
10
25
35
123
138
143
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
E
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
9
0.8
SSE
9
1.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
94
75
95
121
143
144
601
504
165
186
47
124
237
225
378
94
321
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
769
772
769
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0
0
0
850
283
283
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Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
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(10 max)
2
2
3
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(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
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Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
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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