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Lat Long: 21.06° S 175.33° W

Fishtraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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: Monday 23 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, S swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 23 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Nov 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 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 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 23rd Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 23rd Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 21st Nov)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sat
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Wave
Height (m)
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13
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12
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
166
126
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163
233
248
273
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205
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130
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
35
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:06PM1.35m
6:40AM1.23m
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
Low Tide
00:30AM0.19m
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
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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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