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Lat Long: 21.06° S 175.33° W

Fishtraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishtraps sea temperature is
24.1°C
0.2° 

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


Fishtraps surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 18 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) 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 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 18th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 18th Nov)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 15th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
8
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
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12
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12
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17
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
126
95
72
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101
163
233
248
273
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181
202
178
103
161
153
167
188
406
456
Wind (km/h)
30
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35
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30
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35
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35
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25
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30
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:49PM1.36m
7:26AM1.23m
7:29PM1.35m
8:10AM1.21m
8:10PM1.33m
8:53AM1.20m
8:51PM1.31m
9:36AM1.17m
9:33PM1.27m
10:20AM1.14m
10:16PM1.24m
11:05AM1.12m
11:01PM1.19m
Low Tide
12:38PM0.30m
1:14AM0.16m
1:20PM0.32m
1:56AM0.15m
2:02PM0.33m
2:38AM0.15m
2:44PM0.35m
3:19AM0.17m
3:26PM0.38m
4:02AM0.20m
4:09PM0.41m
4:46AM0.23m
4:54PM0.44m
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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.

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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