Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
27.6° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu night).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.6
SW
16
0.8
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
S
14
0.8
SW
13
1.7
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SE
8
0.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
231
177
162
123
132
89
127
171
209
229
240
306
322
417
215
586
412
392
335
311
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
10
W
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
2:25PM1.29m
3:15AM1.24m
3:29PM1.26m
4:12AM1.26m
4:30PM1.24m
5:04AM1.28m
5:25PM1.23m
5:49AM1.30m
6:15PM1.22m
6:31AM1.32m
7:02PM1.22m
7:11AM1.32m
7:46PM1.21m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.19m
9:22AM0.34m
9:52PM0.22m
10:23AM0.32m
10:45PM0.25m
11:19AM0.29m
11:34PM0.27m
12:08PM0.25m
00:19AM0.29m
12:53PM0.22m
1:00AM0.31m
1:35PM0.20m
1:41AM0.33m
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:58
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6:22
6:21
6:21
6:20
6:19
6:19
6:17
1
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
26
27
26
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
28
28
26
27
27
27
29
30
30
31
31
29
25
24
21
20
20
20
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
S
9
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
12
0.8
E
7
0.8
SW
16
1
S
14
0.8
S
10
0.7
SW
13
0.5
N
14
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
1
S
8
Energy kJ
242
231
177
162
123
47
41
155
106
86
229
240
67
295
417
135
173
103
373
284
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SE
7
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
15
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
16
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.5
N
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
N
14
0.5
N
14
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
41
39
25
157
33
85
89
82
114
209
67
51
141
322
350
215
126
80
140
97
311
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
S
13
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
N
13
Energy kJ
15
62
66
57
74
132
65
127
171
114
113
194
306
47
32
121
163
156
77
36
121
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1.1
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.4
SSW
4
1.7
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
15
37
57
55
49
40
120
66
5
5
586
412
392
335
150
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
2
2
2
283
283
283
283
282
283
0
282
0
1
1
1609
1609
1617
1617
905
885
905
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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