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Pass (Ovaka) Surf Forecast / Vava'u / Tonga

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pass (Ovaka) this week:
The surf forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pass (Ovaka) in the next 12 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 04) at 4AM.
Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 6th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 12 days.
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tue 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 273 | 206 | 164 | 162 | 212 | 279 | 308 | 341 | 365 | 459 | 585 | 573 | 513 | 365 | 140 | 260 | 380 | 370 | 400 | 360 | 245 | 245 | 189 | 407 | 1367 | 1334 | 757 | 740 | 409 | 322 | 199 | 110 | 71 | 71 | 260 | 304 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:08AM 0.93 | 3:12PM 1.01 | 3:55AM 0.95 | 3:59PM 1.02 | 4:37AM 0.97 | 4:43PM 1.04 | 5:17AM 1.01 | 5:25PM 1.06 | 5:55AM 1.05 | 6:07PM 1.07 | 6:33AM 1.08 | 6:49PM 1.08 | 7:10AM 1.11 | 7:32PM 1.08 | 7:49AM 1.13 | 8:15PM 1.07 | 8:29AM 1.14 | 9:01PM 1.05 | 9:12AM 1.14 | 9:49PM 1.03 | 9:59AM 1.14 | 10:41PM 1.02 | 10:50AM 1.13 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:53PM 0.27 | 9:03AM 0.38 | 9:40PM 0.27 | 9:51AM 0.37 | 10:24PM 0.26 | 10:36AM 0.35 | 11:04PM 0.25 | 11:18AM 0.32 | 11:42PM 0.25 | 12:00PM 0.29 | 12:20AM 0.24 | 12:42PM 0.26 | 12:58AM 0.24 | 1:23PM 0.23 | 1:37AM 0.25 | 2:06PM 0.21 | 2:17AM 0.26 | 2:50PM 0.19 | 2:59AM 0.27 | 3:37PM 0.18 | 3:45AM 0.29 | 4:27PM 0.18 | 4:35AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Good from afar (Foelifuka) which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Pass (Ovaka).New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tue 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Summary | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | risk thund- der | clear | clear | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | risk thund- der | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Low °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 |
Sunset | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. |
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Information about the Pass (Ovaka) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pass (Ovaka) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pass (Ovaka) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pass (Ovaka) 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 (Pass (Ovaka)) 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 Pass (Ovaka) 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.
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