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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 +13
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 1st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 7th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 719 | 479 | 459 | 336 | 257 | 208 | 168 | 132 | 122 | 207 | 355 | 465 | 716 | 545 | 475 | 418 | 248 | 386 | 408 | 620 | 1303 | 784 | 427 | 300 | 161 | 109 | 255 | 243 | 257 | 201 | 143 | 366 | 519 | 485 | 466 | 428 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:59PM 1.37 | 10:07AM 1.51 | 10:57PM 1.33 | 11:04AM 1.45 | 11:56PM 1.28 | 12:02PM 1.37 | 12:56AM 1.24 | 1:03PM 1.30 | 1:57AM 1.21 | 2:05PM 1.23 | 2:55AM 1.19 | 3:05PM 1.19 | 3:49AM 1.20 | 4:03PM 1.16 | 4:37AM 1.21 | 4:55PM 1.14 | 5:19AM 1.23 | 5:43PM 1.14 | 5:58AM 1.25 | 6:27PM 1.15 | 6:36AM 1.26 | 7:10PM 1.15 | 7:13AM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:55AM 0.19 | 4:38PM -0.02 | 4:52AM 0.24 | 5:35PM 0.04 | 5:52AM 0.29 | 6:34PM 0.11 | 6:55AM 0.34 | 7:34PM 0.18 | 7:59AM 0.38 | 8:33PM 0.24 | 9:01AM 0.39 | 9:28PM 0.28 | 10:00AM 0.39 | 10:18PM 0.32 | 10:52AM 0.37 | 11:03PM 0.34 | 11:38AM 0.33 | 11:45PM 0.36 | 12:20PM 0.30 | 12:24AM 0.37 | 1:00PM 0.26 | 1:04AM 0.37 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 |
| Sunset | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Bowl Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bowl 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 (The Bowl) 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 The Bowl 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.
The Bowl is 2 km (1 miles) from Neiafu. If you plan a holiday in Tonga - Tongatapu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neiafu. Neiafu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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