
Surf Forecasts:
English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,061 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) this week:
The surf forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
353 | 157 | 187 | 178 | 155 | 165 | 419 | 350 | 294 | 327 | 389 | 242 | 264 | 237 | 466 | 826 | 928 | 823 | 906 | 816 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:34AM0.79m | 8:00PM0.44m | 9:30AM0.80m | 8:41PM0.38m | 10:36AM0.80m | 9:46PM0.32m | 11:51AM0.80m | 00:06AM0.30m | 1:06PM0.80m | 2:09AM0.34m | 2:12PM0.79m | 3:16AM0.40m | 3:06PM0.78m | 4:03AM0.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27PM0.30m | 1:56AM0.15m | 4:58PM0.32m | 2:33AM0.17m | 6:58PM0.30m | 3:20AM0.20m | 8:33PM0.27m | 9:20PM0.23m | 6:19AM0.27m | 9:53PM0.21m | 7:55AM0.27m | 10:20PM0.19m | |||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NNE 11 | N 11 | N 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
353 | 194 | 143 | 112 | 155 | 145 | 419 | 350 | 294 | 327 | 389 | 242 | 264 | 237 | 210 | 826 | 928 | 823 | 906 | 816 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | N 10 | SSW 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | NNW 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
191 | 157 | 187 | 178 | 71 | 165 | 239 | 133 | 79 | 183 | 170 | 167 | 221 | 221 | 134 | 191 | 113 | 110 | 107 | 117 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | NE 9 | SSE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 19 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
113 | 148 | 103 | 28 | 41 | 40 | 47 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 77 | 68 | 64 | 466 | 146 | 140 | 111 | 117 | 96 | 90 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1826 | 1787 | 1776 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1776 | 1842 | 1792 | 1788 | 1863 | 1792 | 1771 | 1855 | 1771 | 1726 | 1863 | 1828 | 1771 |
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Information about the English Channel Left (Fanning Island) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our English Channel Left (Fanning Island) 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 (English Channel Left (Fanning Island)) 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 English Channel Left (Fanning Island) 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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