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Pass (Ovaka) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
28.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 3rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SE 8 | |
110 | 104 | 71 | 94 | 113 | 140 | 124 | 210 | 285 | 206 | 210 | 362 | 229 | 268 | 89 | 155 | 186 | 176 | 152 | 188 | 865 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:10PM1.14m | 3:48AM1.13m | 4:05PM1.12m | 4:36AM1.15m | 4:56PM1.10m | 5:20AM1.15m | 5:44PM1.08m | 6:01AM1.16m | 6:30PM1.06m | 6:41AM1.15m | 7:14PM1.04m | 7:20AM1.14m | 7:58PM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01AM0.25m | 9:30PM0.16m | 9:58AM0.24m | 10:20PM0.19m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:06PM0.22m | 11:38AM0.21m | 11:49PM0.24m | 12:23PM0.20m | 00:30AM0.27m | 1:05PM0.19m | 1:11AM0.29m | 1:47PM0.18m | 1:52AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
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Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 110 | 104 | 71 | 94 | 113 | 140 | 108 | 86 | 82 | 78 | 60 | 362 | 229 | 268 | 89 | 155 | 157 | 101 | 64 | 61 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | S 10 | ENE 6 | S 14 | S 11 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | N 12 |
| kJ | 20 | 28 | 27 | 68 | 32 | 140 | 114 | 210 | 285 | 206 | 143 | 183 | 130 | 89 | 98 | 92 | 82 | 157 | 152 | 188 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | SW 16 | ESE 9 | S 15 | S 14 | S 9 | S 16 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | S 17 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 20 | NNW 13 | N 12 | NNW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 29 | 89 | 30 | 71 | 96 | 26 | 124 | 53 | 63 | 112 | 210 | 23 | 29 | 16 | 73 | 134 | 186 | 55 | 42 | 47 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 73 | 60 | 48 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 49 | 22 | 41 | 11 | 176 | 97 | 77 | 865 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 861 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 285 | 925 | 2132 | 1525 | 1520 | 602 | 603 | 602 | 588 | 588 | 925 |
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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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