
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:
The surf forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2889 | 1611 | 1314 | 1068 | 975 | 767 | 598 | 447 | 447 | 250 | 191 | 143 | 306 | 427 | 1305 | 2445 | 2183 | 1209 | 1907 | 1784 | 1589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM1.26m | 10:41PM1.34m | 11:15AM1.20m | 11:25PM1.28m | 12:04PM1.13m | 00:11AM1.22m | 12:55PM1.07m | 1:01AM1.17m | 1:50PM1.03m | 1:54AM1.13m | 2:47PM1.01m | 2:49AM1.12m | 3:42PM1.02m | 3:43AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:17AM0.17m | 4:28PM0.27m | 5:03AM0.21m | 5:12PM0.34m | 5:51AM0.25m | 5:58PM0.40m | 6:41AM0.30m | 6:47PM0.45m | 7:34AM0.34m | 7:40PM0.49m | 8:30AM0.36m | 8:36PM0.50m | 9:25AM0.37m | 9:33PM0.50m | |||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
2889 | 1611 | 1314 | 1068 | 975 | 767 | 598 | 447 | 295 | 240 | 191 | 68 | 306 | 427 | 1305 | 2445 | 2183 | 1209 | 1907 | 1784 | 1589 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
440 | 513 | 357 | 599 | 572 | 563 | 407 | 336 | 447 | 250 | 163 | 143 | 38 | 36 | 549 | 28 | 16 | 666 | 456 | 411 | 389 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | N 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | SW 13 | SSE 13 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SW 20 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
13 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 106 | 35 | 48 | 111 | 50 | 47 | 402 | 60 | 9 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | S 10 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
51 | 82 | 109 | 101 | 66 | 46 | 50 | 56 | 65 | 100 | 107 | — | 192 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 849 | 876 | 727 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 288 | 774 | 727 | 287 | 287 | 868 | 876 | 868 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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Information about the The Pass Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Pass provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pass can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Pass 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 Pass) 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 Pass 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 Pass is 3 km (2 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.










