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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 Tuesday (May 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 18s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 4ft 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 8ft 7s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 7AM.
Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lighthouse over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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Energy (?) | 76 | 87 | 111 | 164 | 75 | 160 | 241 | 564 | 861 | 774 | 719 | 512 | 421 | 370 | 355 | 297 | 234 | 155 | 167 | 164 | 113 | 109 | 60 | 87 | 99 | 162 | 373 | 369 | 375 | 362 | 222 | 159 | 122 | 83 | 75 | 73 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | 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 | 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 | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:25PM 3.58 | 11:16AM 3.94 | 12:10AM 3.61 | 12:03PM 3.87 | 12:58AM 3.67 | 12:55PM 3.87 | 1:48AM 3.81 | 1:52PM 3.9 | 2:39AM 4.04 | 2:52PM 3.94 | 3:31AM 4.27 | 3:54PM 4.04 | 4:24AM 4.53 | 4:55PM 4.17 | 5:17AM 4.76 | 5:55PM 4.3 | 6:10AM 4.95 | 6:53PM 4.4 | 7:04AM 5.05 | 7:51PM 4.43 | 7:58AM 5.09 | 8:47PM 4.46 | 8:53AM 5.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:08AM 1.51 | 5:48PM 0.89 | 5:56AM 1.54 | 6:33PM 0.92 | 6:50AM 1.51 | 7:22PM 0.92 | 7:48AM 1.41 | 8:14PM 0.89 | 8:48AM 1.21 | 9:07PM 0.82 | 9:48AM 0.92 | 10:02PM 0.75 | 10:46AM 0.62 | 10:58PM 0.69 | 11:43AM 0.33 | 11:54PM 0.66 | 12:39PM 0.07 | 12:49AM 0.59 | 1:35PM -0.1 | 1:45AM 0.59 | 2:30PM -0.16 | 2:41AM 0.66 | ||||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 |
Sunset | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °F | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Feels °F (?) | 70 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 75°F on Sat afternoon, min 73°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 75°F on Tue afternoon, min 73°F on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 75°F on Sat night, min 73°F on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 75°F on Mon afternoon, min 73°F on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds. |
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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.