Tommas (Ovaka) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 +13
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Tommas (Ovaka) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tommas (Ovaka) sea temperature is
29.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tommas (Ovaka) this week:

The surf forecast for Tommas (Ovaka) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tommas (Ovaka) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 22nd Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tommas (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.6
ESE
1.4
SSE
2.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)141313121415161515141313121211667788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11620516698167255539842924957694600367272174128146167247284618
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:04AM
1.31
9:49PM
1.15
10:01AM
1.29
10:50PM
1.13
11:02AM
1.25
11:53PM
1.11
12:04PM
1.22
12:56AM
1.10
1:08PM
1.19
1:58AM
1.11
2:11PM
1.16
2:55AM
1.12
3:10PM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:49AM
0.15
3:33PM
0.01
3:47AM
0.18
4:32PM
0.02
4:47AM
0.20
5:33PM
0.05
5:50AM
0.23
6:35PM
0.07
6:55AM
0.24
7:37PM
0.10
8:00AM
0.25
8:36PM
0.13
9:01AM
0.25
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
Sunrise-6:47--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:20--6:19
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Rain (mm)
---21----2--1-1--75--
Temp. °C272728282828282728282727272727272726262525
Feels °C (?)272629292930313031312928272726252524212122
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Information about the Tommas (Ovaka) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tommas (Ovaka) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tommas (Ovaka) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tommas (Ovaka) 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 (Tommas (Ovaka)) 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 Tommas (Ovaka) 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.

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