Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 25 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
26.0° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishtraps in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 26th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.9
S
18
1.1
S
18
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.6
S
20
1.4
S
18
1.6
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.6
S
19
2.2
S
17
1.9
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
186
252
538
766
427
391
333
281
273
280
1224
1338
1241
780
1897
2927
1788
1310
813
526
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
35
E
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:43AM1.29m
4:07PM1.18m
4:32AM1.29m
5:02PM1.16m
5:16AM1.29m
5:51PM1.14m
5:58AM1.29m
6:38PM1.14m
6:38AM1.28m
7:21PM1.14m
7:19AM1.28m
8:04PM1.14m
8:00AM1.28m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.26m
10:03AM0.30m
10:13PM0.31m
10:56AM0.29m
11:01PM0.35m
11:43AM0.26m
11:46PM0.37m
12:27PM0.24m
00:29AM0.39m
1:09PM0.22m
1:10AM0.39m
1:49PM0.20m
1:52AM0.39m
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
2
2
5
6
3
2
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
25
25
25
24
24
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
21
20
23
22
26
25
25
23
23
23
21
19
21
20
20
21
22
23
23
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
1.1
S
18
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
1.4
S
18
1.6
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.6
S
19
2.2
S
17
1.9
S
16
1.7
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
14
Energy kJ
135
145
127
222
766
427
391
333
281
273
193
1224
1338
1241
780
1897
2927
1788
1310
813
526
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.9
S
18
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
8
0.6
S
20
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.9
S
21
1.3
S
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
50
186
252
538
193
222
204
117
117
82
280
138
132
139
696
646
151
149
113
155
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.6
S
18
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NE
9
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
N
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NNW
14
0.4
NNW
13
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
76
71
227
227
302
171
167
88
61
44
31
91
89
11
171
171
23
41
68
59
155
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
5
1
E
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
E
8
Energy kJ
154
177
219
89
152
116
100
132
99
91
238
193
163
172
131
106
83
60
155
94
68
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
685
685
282
282
282
282
0
0
2
282
283
283
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286
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Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
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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