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Motels surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 30 Oct 2025 +13
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motels this week:
The surf forecast for Motels over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motels in the next 12 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 5th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 6th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 31st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motels over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 190 | 244 | 314 | 326 | 309 | 241 | 171 | 142 | 142 | 71 | 61 | 116 | 127 | 109 | 136 | 191 | 199 | 112 | 79 | 77 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:01PM 1.06 | 1:59AM 1.13 | 2:51PM 1.11 | 2:55AM 1.15 | 3:40PM 1.19 | 3:53AM 1.19 | 4:29PM 1.28 | 4:50AM 1.24 | 5:17PM 1.37 | 5:46AM 1.30 | 6:06PM 1.46 | 6:42AM 1.35 | 6:57PM 1.52 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:52PM 0.50 | 8:26AM 0.34 | 8:50PM 0.46 | 9:17AM 0.31 | 9:47PM 0.39 | 10:08AM 0.28 | 10:43PM 0.29 | 10:59AM 0.23 | 11:37PM 0.18 | 11:50AM 0.20 | 12:30AM 0.08 | 12:42PM 0.17 | 1:23AM -0.00 | ||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 42 | 50 | 6 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 24 |
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Information about the Motels Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Motels provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motels can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motels 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 (Motels) 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 Motels 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.
Motels is 2 km (1 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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