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Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 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
27.4° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishtraps over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 174mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | |
367 | 169 | 92 | 62 | 62 | 231 | 1634 | 1618 | 1319 | 1642 | 1375 | 980 | 770 | 550 | 441 | 276 | 189 | 128 | 287 | 763 | 1324 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 9:50AM1.25m | 10:37PM1.12m | 10:32AM1.22m | 11:22PM1.09m | 11:16AM1.18m | 00:08AM1.07m | 12:01PM1.15m | 00:56AM1.06m | 12:49PM1.12m | 1:43AM1.07m | 1:39PM1.11m | 2:30AM1.11m | 2:32PM1.11m | 3:16AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.22m | 4:24AM0.42m | 5:02PM0.26m | 5:08AM0.46m | 5:47PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.49m | 6:32PM0.32m | 6:43AM0.51m | 7:18PM0.34m | 7:36AM0.50m | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:30AM0.48m | 8:51PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
4 | 6 | 40 | 59 | 41 | 23 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 367 | 169 | 92 | 62 | 62 | 1509 | 666 | 459 | 288 | 1642 | 1375 | 980 | 770 | 550 | 441 | 276 | 189 | 109 | 88 | 763 | 1324 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | SW 13 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 17 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 169 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 44 | 62 | 52 | 50 | 57 | 222 | 236 | 164 | 180 | 173 | 136 | 133 | 102 | 100 | 287 | 109 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | N 12 | S 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 10 | N 10 | ESE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 41 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 42 | 27 | 53 | 73 | 51 | 31 | 87 | 122 | 139 | 171 | 162 | 158 | 128 | 60 | 41 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 585 | 1480 | 1499 | 2234 | 2124 | 231 | 1634 | 1618 | 1319 | 494 | 416 | 270 | — | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 754 | 754 | 754 | 754 | 282 | 803 | 803 | 803 | 861 | 803 | 754 | 754 | 282 | 872 | 754 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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