Pass (Ovaka) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Tonga Vava'u)

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Pass (Ovaka) Surf Guide

Pass (Ovaka) in Tonga Vava'u is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. The ideal swell direction from the southwest. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Beware of - Urchins - Rips / undertow - Rocks.

Pass (Ovaka) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	28.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Pass (Ovaka):

The best conditions reported for surf at Pass (Ovaka) occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Pass (Ovaka) (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Pass (Ovaka) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 10% of the time in February while 7% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 83% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

10%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

83%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Pass (Ovaka) Location Map

Interactive Pass (Ovaka) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Pass (Ovaka) is Vavau International (Vava'u) Airport (VAV) in Tonga, which is 25 km (16 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Pass (Ovaka) is Haapai (Ha'apai) Airport (HPA), also in Tonga, 115 km (71 miles) away.

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Pass (Ovaka) Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 01:12 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (m)	SSE	SSE	SE	SE
Period (s)	10	10	10	10
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

Tides at Pass (Ovaka)

Current tide and informaton

For Good from afar (Foelifuka), 9 km from Pass (Ovaka).

Next High Water: 10:13am | 1.03m

Next Low Water: 04:03am | 0.38m

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Pass (Ovaka) Sea Temperature

Very warm air temperatures and very warm water(28.6 °C) too at Pass (Ovaka), warm enough for wearing board shorts and a rash vest in the surf. Cloudy, but feeling very pleasant in and out of the water.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 28.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite