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Lighthouse surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 27 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
29.1° C
 (Which is 1.8°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 Wednesday (Jan 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lighthouse in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) 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 4.5m 12s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 28th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 28th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 3rd Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Tue
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
1.2
ENE
1.1
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
1.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)1313121218111616149111213161315151313139
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)53736324417211279161155132007361412633212828270
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
NE
40
NNE
35
NE
30
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononglasscross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:43AM
1.15
3:01PM
1.36
3:49AM
1.16
4:03PM
1.38
4:54AM
1.18
5:05PM
1.41
5:56AM
1.22
6:04PM
1.44
6:54AM
1.27
7:01PM
1.46
7:48AM
1.32
7:56PM
1.47
8:39AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
0.23
8:39AM
0.32
9:36PM
0.19
9:43AM
0.33
10:40PM
0.15
10:47AM
0.31
11:41PM
0.10
11:49AM
0.28
12:38AM
0.06
12:48PM
0.25
1:32AM
0.03
1:45PM
0.22
2:22AM
0.03
Tue
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24
Sunset7:27--7:27--7:25--7:25--7:25--7:24--7:24--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------1----35124-151
Temp. °C272727282828282828282828282828282828292827
Feels °C (?)262728292930302929303030302727272831333130
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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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