
Surf Forecasts:
Fishtraps surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SE 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
198 | 305 | 190 | 162 | 303 | 552 | 1180 | 1123 | 1014 | 1082 | 864 | 631 | 701 | 875 | 1055 | 988 | 936 | 1312 | 897 | 803 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:40AM1.53m | 8:28PM1.36m | 8:36AM1.52m | 9:23PM1.39m | 9:32AM1.49m | 10:15PM1.41m | 10:27AM1.44m | 11:07PM1.40m | 11:21AM1.36m | 11:57PM1.38m | 12:16PM1.28m | 00:47AM1.34m | 1:12PM1.19m | 1:36AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11PM-0.04m | 2:25AM0.18m | 3:04PM-0.04m | 3:22AM0.17m | 3:56PM-0.00m | 4:19AM0.18m | 4:47PM0.05m | 5:15AM0.21m | 5:37PM0.13m | 6:11AM0.24m | 6:27PM0.22m | 7:06AM0.27m | 7:17PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
198 | 144 | 190 | 162 | 303 | 552 | 1180 | 1123 | 1014 | 1082 | 864 | 631 | 701 | 875 | 1055 | 988 | 936 | 1312 | 897 | 803 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 19 | SSE 8 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 |
29 | 28 | 87 | 63 | 68 | 109 | 170 | 96 | 367 | 461 | 377 | 305 | 261 | 253 | 289 | 232 | 202 | 165 | 307 | 290 | 177 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 23 | S 12 | NW 16 | SSE 10 | SE 17 | SSE 10 | S 18 | — | S 22 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSE 13 | S 7 | S 23 | S 20 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 11 |
4 | 21 | 71 | 80 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 243 | 38 | 6 | — | 9 | 64 | 188 | 253 | 33 | 377 | 388 | 90 | 65 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
224 | 305 | 220 | 184 | 329 | 372 | 290 | 165 | 404 | 282 | 233 | 229 | 149 | 139 | 102 | 102 | 86 | 144 | 128 | 143 | 149 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1885 | 1901 | 850 | 861 | 1885 | 850 | 850 | 1877 | 861 | 861 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 869 | 850 | 815 | 2 | 850 | 775 | 728 | 872 |
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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.










