Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.06° S 175.33° W

Fishtraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishtraps sea temperature is
23.0°C
0.7° 

Fishtraps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fishtraps surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with 1,507 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 19th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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16
1.2
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17
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.6
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14
1.8
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13
1.5
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13
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13
1.9
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12
1.6
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11
1.8
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10
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10
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10
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9
1.3
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17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
651
831
346
560
400
293
346
505
590
1033
1102
721
1016
1475
1031
628
709
379
260
196
919
Wind (km/h)
30
E
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E
25
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
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25
SSE
25
SSE
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SSE
35
SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:46AM1.16m
10:47PM1.25m
11:33AM1.11m
11:33PM1.20m
12:23PM1.07m
00:22AM1.15m
1:15PM1.04m
1:14AM1.12m
2:08PM1.04m
2:08AM1.10m
3:00PM1.05m
3:02AM1.10m
3:48PM1.09m
3:54AM1.12m
Low Tide
4:38PM0.38m
5:16AM0.24m
5:24PM0.43m
6:04AM0.29m
6:12PM0.47m
6:54AM0.33m
7:05PM0.50m
7:46AM0.36m
8:01PM0.51m
8:38AM0.37m
8:57PM0.50m
9:27AM0.37m
9:50PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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