Tonga is located in Oceania, archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, about two-thirds of the way from Hawaii to New Zealand, in the timezone GMT 13. The country has boundaries of 0 (km), and a coastline of 419 (km). Major urban areas: Nuku'alofa, Pangai. Coordinates 20° 0' S 175° 0' W
Climate:
Tropical; modified by trade winds; warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December)
Surfing: Tonga enjoys world class surfing year round with 2 very distinct seasons. The Summer North Swell (November to March); North Pacific winter swells (the same that hit Hawaii) as well as South Pacific tropical cyclones produce consistent swells during these months. The Winter South Swell Season (April to October): Winter lows in the Tasman Sea and around New Zealand as well as Antarctic lows generate strong, clean groundswells which sweep the Ha'atafu coast turning on 5 excellent lefts
