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The Bowl surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Bowl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bowl sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for The Bowl 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 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | |
264 | 248 | 203 | 229 | 420 | 297 | 229 | 210 | 176 | 155 | 155 | 116 | 116 | 112 | 164 | 231 | 358 | 194 | 300 | 194 | 262 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:04PM1.34m | 8:12AM1.54m | 9:00PM1.36m | 9:07AM1.54m | 9:57PM1.35m | 10:04AM1.51m | 10:55PM1.34m | 11:02AM1.46m | 11:54PM1.32m | 12:03PM1.40m | 00:54AM1.31m | 1:04PM1.33m | 1:53AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM-0.01m | 1:59AM0.19m | 2:43PM-0.05m | 2:54AM0.19m | 3:38PM-0.05m | 3:52AM0.20m | 4:35PM-0.03m | 4:51AM0.23m | 5:33PM0.02m | 5:53AM0.26m | 6:31PM0.08m | 6:57AM0.29m | 7:30PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
 kJ | 264 | 185 | 112 | 229 | 420 | 297 | 229 | 210 | 228 | 160 | 161 | 169 | 133 | 140 | 164 | 231 | 358 | 238 | 225 | 235 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 17 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 169 | 248 | 203 | 68 | 84 | 111 | 91 | 138 | 157 | 155 | 155 | 116 | 116 | 112 | 109 | 80 | 60 | 28 | 44 | 38 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 18 | NE 9 | NE 10 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 205 | 167 | 114 | 85 | 57 | 53 | 37 | 90 | 176 | 67 | 51 | 41 | 86 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 2 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 326 | 531 | 593 | 520 | 418 | 346 | 299 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 194 | 300 | 194 | 262 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 850 | 861 | 861 | 850 | 1896 | 850 | 754 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 864 | 0 | 0 | 727 | 284 | 728 | 284 | 0 |
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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 16 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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