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The Peak surfForecast / Tongatapu / Tonga
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 04 May 2026 +13Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Peak surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Peak sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Peak this week:
The surf forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Peak in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Peak over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 143mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, gales from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | |
349 | 480 | 308 | 169 | 92 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 692 | 776 | 2180 | 1308 | 947 | 1119 | 541 | 430 | 270 | 181 | 158 | 128 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 9:53PM1.16m | 9:50AM1.25m | 10:37PM1.12m | 10:32AM1.22m | 11:22PM1.09m | 11:16AM1.18m | 00:08AM1.07m | 12:01PM1.15m | 00:56AM1.06m | 12:49PM1.12m | 1:43AM1.07m | 1:39PM1.11m | 2:30AM1.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42AM0.39m | 4:19PM0.22m | 4:24AM0.42m | 5:02PM0.26m | 5:08AM0.46m | 5:47PM0.29m | 5:54AM0.49m | 6:32PM0.32m | 6:43AM0.51m | 7:18PM0.34m | 7:36AM0.50m | 8:04PM0.35m | 8:30AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | 6:13 |
1 | — | 4 | 11 | 33 | 45 | 27 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 17 |
 kJ | 349 | 480 | 308 | 169 | 92 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 914 | 520 | 294 | 200 | 302 | 1119 | 541 | 430 | 270 | 181 | 111 | 102 | 287 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | E 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 84 | 201 | 169 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 44 | 42 | 52 | 50 | 37 | 89 | 84 | 249 | 240 | 187 | 139 | 136 | 133 | 98 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | N 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | N 12 | SW 13 | N 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 |
| kJ | 127 | 51 | 24 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 75 | 51 | 73 | 42 | 45 | 18 | 124 | 139 | 171 | 164 | 158 | 128 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 212 | 393 | 537 | 1372 | 1403 | 1694 | 2279 | 2352 | 692 | 776 | 2180 | 1308 | 947 | 243 | 145 | 174 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 860 | 754 | 754 | 860 | 727 | 285 | 290 | 804 | 804 | 804 | 788 | 754 | 866 | 754 | 754 | 290 | 754 | 0 | 285 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the The Peak Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Peak provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Peak can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Peak 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 Peak) 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 Peak 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 Peak is 1 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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