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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 27 Mar 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
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 27th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 27th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 1st Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.5
NW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.6
N
0.6
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
0.6
S
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
Period(s) (?)12129991212111111111111911111011111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1551521361221277769588889121855660922812608714690188
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:29PM
0.38
4:24AM
0.67
5:07PM
0.45
5:00AM
0.63
5:42PM
0.51
5:33AM
0.59
6:15PM
0.57
6:04AM
0.53
6:48PM
0.61
6:33AM
0.48
7:21PM
0.64
7:02AM
0.42
7:56PM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:53AM
0.10
9:39PM
0.16
11:16AM
0.09
10:37PM
0.16
11:37AM
0.08
11:28PM
0.15
11:58AM
0.07
12:15AM
0.16
12:17PM
0.07
1:01AM
0.17
12:37PM
0.07
1:48AM
0.18
12:58PM
0.08
2:39AM
0.20
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262727272727272726262727272727272727262727
Feels °C (?)272929272829292927272828272727272728272828
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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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