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Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 10 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.9° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | |
215 | 162 | 127 | 408 | 410 | 812 | 723 | 1505 | 1255 | 874 | 776 | 577 | 444 | 392 | 295 | 333 | 450 | 566 | 460 | 361 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:39PM1.11m | 2:30AM1.11m | 2:32PM1.11m | 3:16AM1.16m | 3:27PM1.14m | 4:02AM1.24m | 4:23PM1.18m | 4:49AM1.32m | 5:19PM1.22m | 5:38AM1.40m | 6:14PM1.27m | 6:28AM1.47m | 7:09PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36AM0.50m | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:30AM0.48m | 8:51PM0.34m | 9:24AM0.42m | 9:40PM0.32m | 10:18AM0.34m | 10:29PM0.29m | 11:11AM0.24m | 11:20PM0.26m | 12:03PM0.14m | 00:12AM0.23m | 12:56PM0.05m | 1:05AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
 kJ | 215 | 136 | 82 | 408 | 410 | 812 | 723 | 1505 | 1255 | 874 | 776 | 577 | 444 | 392 | 184 | 220 | 319 | 182 | 306 | 320 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 13 | S 12 | E 10 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 92 | 90 | 83 | 78 | 322 | 314 | 572 | 92 | 96 | 117 | 122 | 361 | 377 | 179 | 295 | 333 | 450 | 566 | 460 | 276 | 295 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | E 9 | E 8 | N 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | S 17 | SSW 15 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 14 | E 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 164 | 162 | 127 | 40 | 55 | 69 | 8 | 68 | 86 | 212 | 308 | 130 | 183 | 277 | 141 | 253 | 206 | 165 | 350 | 361 | 144 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 8 | ESE 6 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 95 | 200 | 305 | 87 | 392 | 473 | 192 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 282 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 283 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 283 | 283 | 872 | 872 | 1898 | 850 | 850 |
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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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