The Bowl surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 +13
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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
25.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

The Bowl surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 684 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 4th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 4th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1117
684
417
276
190
178
97
37
21
27
34
24
25
56
48
61
56
50
51
68
59
Wind (km/h)
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
35
E
35
E
25
ESE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
NE
cross-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-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:04PM1.14m
8:00AM1.28m
8:46PM1.14m
8:41AM1.27m
9:29PM1.13m
9:23AM1.25m
10:13PM1.12m
10:06AM1.23m
10:56PM1.11m
10:48AM1.20m
11:39PM1.11m
11:31AM1.17m
00:21AM1.12m
12:16PM1.14m
Low Tide
1:52AM0.39m
2:30PM0.20m
2:33AM0.40m
3:12PM0.20m
3:16AM0.41m
3:54PM0.22m
3:59AM0.43m
4:36PM0.24m
4:42AM0.45m
5:17PM0.27m
5:27AM0.47m
5:57PM0.30m
6:14AM0.47m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
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Temp °C
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
22
22
24
24
23
23
23
19
19
18
17
17
17
18
18
20
20
20
20
21
19
19
19
22
22
21
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
1.5
E
8
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
Energy kJ
1117
684
417
276
190
178
97
37
21
20
287
24
25
45
41
42
56
50
24
68
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
N
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SE
10
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SW
12
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
113
96
100
51
29
28
28
12
12
26
34
23
16
56
48
31
29
29
51
42
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
14
0.4
NNW
13
0.4
NNW
13
0.4
NNW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
10
0.3
N
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
N
11
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
68
59
58
58
28
17
20
14
13
27
17
25
23
9
32
61
28
18
20
33
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
2.1
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
0.7
NE
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
E
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
Energy kJ
139
247
303
453
482
397
555
643
493
386
62
229
193
127
94
77
97
57
68
59
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
861
850
788
802
788
788
802
769
802
861
769
861
4
802
1
1
728
727
1607
283
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga - Tongatapu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Tonga
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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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