Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 13th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 13th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 13th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.2
S
15
1.2
S
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SW
17
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
9
0.8
S
16
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.1
SSE
12
0.7
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
965
938
637
503
392
340
653
581
385
361
633
396
220
322
333
430
350
247
184
355
127
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
45
ESE
40
E
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
NE
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:02AM1.24m
4:23PM1.18m
4:49AM1.32m
5:19PM1.22m
5:38AM1.40m
6:14PM1.27m
6:28AM1.47m
7:09PM1.31m
7:19AM1.52m
8:04PM1.34m
8:12AM1.54m
9:00PM1.36m
9:07AM1.54m
9:57PM1.35m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.34m
10:29PM0.29m
11:11AM0.24m
11:20PM0.26m
12:03PM0.14m
00:12AM0.23m
12:56PM0.05m
1:05AM0.20m
1:49PM-0.01m
1:59AM0.19m
2:43PM-0.05m
2:54AM0.19m
3:38PM-0.05m
3:52AM0.20m
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light rain
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
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heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:09
6:09
6:08
2
2
1
1
2
11
4
5
10
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
23
22
23
23
23
23
22
20
21
19
20
19
21
20
18
17
17
17
18
18
19
18
21
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
S
12
1.2
S
15
1.2
S
14
0.9
SSW
15
1
S
8
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
Energy kJ
965
938
637
503
392
305
653
581
385
140
633
396
220
165
333
430
350
247
184
311
283
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
E
11
0.9
S
9
1
S
13
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
8
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
71
117
317
319
277
340
299
188
125
361
306
291
169
322
86
85
61
111
91
90
127
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.8
SW
14
0.9
E
10
0.8
SW
17
0.1
N
9
0.3
S
19
0.6
S
17
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
116
276
104
122
117
125
184
234
171
346
2
64
205
167
89
97
58
39
23
47
77
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.3
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
5
1.1
E
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
10
1.8
E
6
1.9
E
7
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
7
2
E
8
2.1
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.1
SSE
12
0.6
S
5
Energy kJ
6
32
87
90
71
84
89
106
541
251
341
504
501
431
503
527
501
493
355
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
0
283
754
872
861
861
861
1607
861
861
850
850
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728
728
850
754
803
803
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
5
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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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