Fishtraps surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 19 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
26.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
S
11
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
166
157
149
195
89
292
185
521
457
349
349
430
430
528
587
587
314
309
213
202
Wind (km/h)
30
E
15
E
10
ESE
20
SW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
25
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
20
NE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:57PM1.35m
10:04AM1.51m
10:55PM1.34m
11:02AM1.46m
11:54PM1.32m
12:03PM1.40m
00:54AM1.31m
1:04PM1.33m
1:53AM1.30m
2:07PM1.26m
2:50AM1.29m
3:09PM1.21m
3:43AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:38PM-0.05m
3:52AM0.20m
4:35PM-0.03m
4:51AM0.23m
5:33PM0.02m
5:53AM0.26m
6:31PM0.08m
6:57AM0.29m
7:30PM0.14m
8:01AM0.31m
8:27PM0.21m
9:04AM0.31m
9:22PM0.26m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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7:05
7:05
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:07
1
1
1
1
24
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
23
20
23
23
22
21
22
22
23
21
19
19
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
21
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
12
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
SSE
10
1
E
10
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.3
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
Energy kJ
229
247
213
199
215
211
292
177
521
457
349
349
430
430
528
587
587
314
309
213
202
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.6
S
11
1
E
9
0.8
SE
10
0.9
E
9
1.2
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.9
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
8
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
91
166
157
149
195
89
170
147
132
305
233
170
168
164
146
57
53
90
94
36
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.9
S
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.6
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
20
Energy kJ
37
138
122
73
51
41
86
185
54
53
28
28
53
24
108
41
67
35
62
76
136
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
0.4
SW
3
0.7
S
7
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.3
ESE
3
0.9
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.7
E
4
1.2
E
5
1.4
E
6
1
ENE
6
Energy kJ
270
2
46
238
194
99
1
25
20
19
66
127
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
1
4
2
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
850
0
0
803
864
861
0
0
0
283
283
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283
850
283
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Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
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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