Good from afar (Foelifuka) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga

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Good from afar (Foelifuka) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Good from afar (Foelifuka) sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Good from afar (Foelifuka) this week:

The surf forecast for Good from afar (Foelifuka) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Good from afar (Foelifuka) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 24) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 25th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 25th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Good from afar (Foelifuka) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
ESE
2.2
E
2
E
0.9
SW
1.8
E
0.8
SW
1.5
E
1.5
E
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)888157147716161516141413141413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)681581446381333257242236326701499783536440290268264208208199178
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
20
NE
15
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
30
E
35
ENE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:58PM
1.13
7:28AM
1.04
7:37PM
1.12
8:11AM
1.02
8:16PM
1.10
8:56AM
0.99
8:58PM
1.07
9:42AM
0.96
9:42PM
1.04
10:29AM
0.93
10:27PM
1.01
11:17AM
0.90
11:14PM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:49PM
0.27
1:20AM
0.21
1:27PM
0.29
2:01AM
0.20
2:07PM
0.32
2:44AM
0.21
2:49PM
0.34
3:27AM
0.22
3:32PM
0.37
4:12AM
0.25
4:17PM
0.39
4:59AM
0.27
5:03PM
0.41
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:40--6:40-
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242424242424242424242524252525252526242424
Feels °C (?)202121212121212121222423262728272826222122
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Good from afar (Foelifuka) (moderate winds from the E at Lupepau u 24 km from Good from afar (Foelifuka)). 2.4m 8s swell from the E with a 0.5m 15s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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25.6
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Information about the Good from afar (Foelifuka) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Good from afar (Foelifuka) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Good from afar (Foelifuka) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Good from afar (Foelifuka) 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 (Good from afar (Foelifuka)) 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 Good from afar (Foelifuka) 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.

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