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Lighthouse surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 +13
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Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lighthouse sea temperature is
29.2° C
 (Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lighthouse this week:

The surf forecast for Lighthouse over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 26th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 26th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 27th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
2
2
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
N
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)1311128131312111111810987151413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)046223508713712111611022152929518851255862905600480363
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
5
WNW
5
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
W
25
W
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:29PM
1.30
10:10AM
1.24
10:12PM
1.28
10:50AM
1.27
10:58PM
1.26
11:32AM
1.30
11:47PM
1.23
12:17PM
1.32
12:40AM
1.19
1:07PM
1.33
1:39AM
1.17
2:02PM
1.34
2:43AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:23PM
0.35
3:51AM
0.18
4:07PM
0.34
4:30AM
0.19
4:53PM
0.32
5:11AM
0.22
5:42PM
0.30
5:55AM
0.25
6:35PM
0.28
6:44AM
0.28
7:32PM
0.26
7:39AM
0.31
8:33PM
0.23
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-7:28--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:27--7:27--7:27-
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----12--23-----2----2
Temp. °C282929282929292929292828282827272827272727
Feels °C (?)323333303031303030302726262726252625262526
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Information about the Lighthouse Surf forecast

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

Lighthouse 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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