What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Nuku'alofa Waterfront?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Nuku'alofa Waterfront for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Nuku'alofa Waterfront, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Nuku'alofa Waterfront?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Nuku'alofa Waterfront Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Tongatapu, TongaPacific/Tongatapu

Ocean View Index

88Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

17:03 – 05:47

Local time

10:51

Nuku'alofa Waterfront in Tonga, a royal-domain shore on Tongatapu's north coast and port of the last South Pacific kingdom.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 19:20

Reference time: local noon · 12:25 (Pacific/Tongatapu)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
92.3
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
51.2
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
100
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Light Rain

24°20°

7.2 m/s

0.2mm

SatOct 24

Overcast

24°21°

7.4 m/s

SunOct 25

Light Rain

24°21°

7.3 m/s

0.2mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

24°21°

5.6 m/s

1.2mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

25°21°

4.7 m/s

1.5mm

WedOct 28

Overcast

25°22°

4.5 m/s

ThuOct 29

Clear

26°22°

3.5 m/s

Visibility: 39 km·Cloud: 17%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Thu: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent85EpicView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Nuku'alofa Waterfront.

801 km away

Coral Coast

Viti Levu, Fiji

864 km away

Denarau Beach

Nadi, Fiji

889 km away

Apia Beach

Upolu, Samoa

1769 km away

Port Vila Beach

Shefa, Vanuatu

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Nuku'alofa Waterfront?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Nuku'alofa Waterfront for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Nuku'alofa Waterfront, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Nuku'alofa Waterfront?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: -21.1347°, -175.1917°
Timezone: Pacific/Tongatapu
Region & Country: Tongatapu, Tonga

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS