Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10AM. 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 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), 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

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

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
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
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
1.9
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
2
SSE
9
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
10
2.5
SE
9
2.5
SE
9
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.9
S
9
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
452
284
311
358
267
361
273
445
407
623
332
494
1202
1011
92
87
119
61
75
61
84
Wind (km/h)
40
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
50
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
SE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-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
2
1
2
2
4
13
11
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
24
24
24
25
26
24
23
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
21
23
22
22
21
21
20
19
19
18
20
21
17
18
19
19
19
19
20
21
20
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
0.7
SW
14
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.9
S
9
0.4
SW
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
11
Energy kJ
373
284
311
358
267
136
273
251
241
184
332
494
169
169
92
87
119
61
44
33
38
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
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
N
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
140
97
121
87
76
361
179
155
67
101
84
201
24
23
22
24
62
44
75
53
84
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
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
N
11
0.5
SW
16
0.3
N
12
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.3
N
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
55
29
76
61
71
154
46
44
63
22
127
24
49
42
15
27
25
9
21
61
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SE
8
1.9
SE
7
2
ESE
7
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
2
ESE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
2
SSE
9
1.2
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
6
2.5
SE
9
2.5
SE
9
2.5
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
8
1.8
E
8
2.4
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.9
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
452
362
418
419
476
392
515
445
407
623
164
159
1202
1011
1012
681
443
887
629
537
564
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
283
283
283
283
283
850
754
850
728
850
754
861
754
282
861
861
283
861
861
861
861
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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