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English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surfForecast / Line Islands / Kiribati

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 12 Feb 2026 HST
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English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's English Channel Left (Fanning Island) sea temperature is
27.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) this week:

The surf forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NW
1
NW
0.9
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)151316151514131614141313131212121111111115
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10462942322792731803183013572491701065656452440242354
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:20AM
0.77
5:10PM
0.34
5:51AM
0.78
5:47PM
0.37
6:21AM
0.78
6:24PM
0.41
6:50AM
0.76
7:04PM
0.46
7:20AM
0.72
7:46PM
0.50
7:50AM
0.66
8:33PM
0.54
8:20AM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:48PM
0.12
12:36PM
0.19
10:33PM
0.11
12:55PM
0.17
11:15PM
0.09
1:15PM
0.15
11:56PM
0.10
1:36PM
0.13
12:39AM
0.12
2:00PM
0.12
1:26AM
0.15
2:25PM
0.10
2:19AM
0.20
2:52PM
0.10
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50-
Sunset--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:51--6:51
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--13131--2-2--3322--
Temp. °C262626262626262626262626262626262626262627
Feels °C (?)252526262525252525262626262626262626272628
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Line Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Fanning Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Line Islands, consider staying in Manounou which is 147 km (91 miles) away.

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