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Pass (Ovaka) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 16 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
27.7° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SE 7 | S 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | |
344 | 209 | 414 | 159 | 224 | 209 | 184 | 222 | 148 | 106 | 129 | 118 | 73 | 107 | 97 | 95 | 85 | 139 | 411 | 1121 | 776 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:39PM1.16m | 6:53AM1.34m | 7:36PM1.18m | 7:48AM1.35m | 8:35PM1.18m | 8:46AM1.34m | 9:34PM1.17m | 9:45AM1.32m | 10:35PM1.16m | 10:46AM1.28m | 11:37PM1.15m | 11:48AM1.23m | 00:37AM1.15m | 12:50PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:38AM0.14m | 1:23PM-0.01m | 1:34AM0.14m | 2:19PM-0.04m | 2:32AM0.14m | 3:17PM-0.04m | 3:31AM0.16m | 4:16PM-0.02m | 4:33AM0.18m | 5:16PM0.02m | 5:36AM0.21m | 6:16PM0.06m | 6:40AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 |
 | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | 6:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 236 | 84 | 414 | 159 | 224 | 209 | 184 | 222 | 148 | 402 | 287 | 219 | 179 | 241 | 184 | 165 | 125 | 139 | 411 | 1121 | 776 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 13 | SE 14 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 131 | 209 | 79 | 142 | 74 | 45 | 46 | 27 | 49 | 106 | 129 | 118 | 73 | 107 | 97 | 95 | 85 | 106 | 80 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 18 | SW 14 | N 9 | N 9 | S 10 | SE 14 | SW 18 | SE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | S 16 |
| kJ | 181 | 161 | 56 | 74 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 31 | 48 | 48 | 67 | 42 | 63 | 17 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 40 | 18 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 344 | 452 | 262 | 715 | 945 | 817 | 705 | 492 | 463 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 12 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 588 | 925 | 588 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 578 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 578 | 578 | 7 |
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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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