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Tommas (Ovaka) surfForecast / Vava'u / Tonga

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 20 Jan 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
29.4° C
 (Which is 1.7°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tommas (Ovaka) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+13) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 25th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tommas (Ovaka) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
N
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.4
WSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SSE
1.1
S
1.2
SSE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)1315121212121088991615141410810101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)840737150493323192842255294202131356176128255291176
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
E
5
SE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
35
W
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		glassonononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:16AM
1.01
8:16PM
1.13
8:57AM
1.04
8:59PM
1.13
9:39AM
1.06
9:44PM
1.11
10:22AM
1.09
10:32PM
1.09
11:08AM
1.11
11:25PM
1.06
11:57AM
1.14
12:22AM
1.04
12:51PM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
0.17
2:07PM
0.31
2:43AM
0.17
2:51PM
0.30
3:22AM
0.18
3:37PM
0.30
4:04AM
0.19
4:26PM
0.29
4:47AM
0.21
5:18PM
0.28
5:35AM
0.23
6:15PM
0.25
6:27AM
0.24
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Mon
26
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18-
Sunset--7:19--7:19--7:19--7:19--7:19--7:19--7:19
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--1-----419354------
Temp. °C282828282828282829282828292828282828272728
Feels °C (?)323232333131313031292929302828282928292829
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Tonga Vava'u? If you are looking for accommodation near Tommas (Ovaka), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tonga Vava'u, consider staying in Faleono which is 21 km (13 miles) away.

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