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Pass (Ovaka) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pass (Ovaka) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pass (Ovaka) sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pass (Ovaka) this week:
The surf forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pass (Ovaka) in the next 16 days are 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) 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 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 10 | SE 10 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | |
355 | 328 | 700 | 606 | 422 | 357 | 324 | 229 | 243 | 593 | 1033 | 1121 | 836 | 824 | 2177 | 1508 | 1107 | 619 | 399 | 293 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:44PM1.06m | 4:08AM1.14m | 4:35PM1.03m | 4:50AM1.13m | 5:22PM1.01m | 5:31AM1.13m | 6:07PM1.00m | 6:11AM1.12m | 6:50PM0.99m | 6:51AM1.11m | 7:33PM0.98m | 7:33AM1.10m | 8:17PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.25m | 10:30AM0.24m | 10:36PM0.29m | 11:16AM0.23m | 11:19PM0.31m | 11:59AM0.21m | 00:00AM0.32m | 12:41PM0.20m | 00:42AM0.33m | 1:22PM0.19m | 1:23AM0.33m | 2:05PM0.19m | 2:06AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 8 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 355 | 328 | 418 | 669 | 433 | 326 | 165 | 208 | 243 | 275 | 224 | 1121 | 836 | 196 | 2177 | 1508 | 1107 | 619 | 399 | 293 | 222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 18 | NE 6 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 19 | S 18 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | NE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | 95 | 239 | 94 | 606 | 422 | 357 | 324 | 229 | 215 | 593 | 1033 | 244 | 211 | 593 | 29 | 132 | 163 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 18 | S 19 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | NE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 20 | SW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | SW 13 | NE 9 | SW 14 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 59 | 111 | 700 | 155 | 75 | 35 | 96 | 80 | 45 | 105 | 102 | 41 | 42 | 824 | 73 | 71 | 74 | 63 | 27 | 52 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | ESE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 107 | 111 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 273 | 9 | 5 | 157 | 230 | 261 | 465 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 583 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 611 | 603 | 592 | 602 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 588 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 832 | 841 |
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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 16 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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