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English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surfForecast / Line Islands / Kiribati
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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
29.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,798 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s period with S 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 21 | S 20 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | |
1331 | 1656 | 2798 | 2269 | 1730 | 1265 | 1021 | 752 | 605 | 485 | 378 | 286 | 277 | 240 | 106 | 87 | 326 | 377 | 327 | 237 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:54PM0.76m | 7:32AM0.24m | 8:32PM0.75m | 8:22AM0.23m | 9:11PM0.73m | 9:24AM0.24m | 9:50PM0.70m | 10:39AM0.26m | 10:30PM0.66m | 12:00PM0.30m | 11:11PM0.62m | 1:13PM0.37m | 11:55PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:41AM0.17m | 12:38PM0.09m | 4:25AM0.16m | 1:14PM0.12m | 5:07AM0.16m | 5:46AM0.15m | 2:43PM0.20m | 6:20AM0.14m | 3:49PM0.25m | 6:50AM0.12m | 5:22PM0.30m | 7:19AM0.10m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | 6:45 | |
4 | — | 3 | — | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
1331 | 1656 | 2798 | 2269 | 1730 | 1265 | 1021 | 752 | 605 | 485 | 378 | 286 | 277 | 240 | 193 | 221 | 164 | 164 | 169 | 123 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
990 | 857 | 115 | 82 | 54 | 26 | 54 | 41 | 24 | 38 | 49 | 84 | 15 | 20 | 94 | 87 | 198 | 264 | 327 | 237 | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 9 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | N 12 |
78 | 77 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 106 | 75 | 326 | 377 | 270 | 135 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
— | — | 50 | 69 | 69 | 64 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 128 | 115 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 26 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1726 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1828 | 1809 | 1776 | 1891 |
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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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