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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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
27.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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

The most powerful waves expected at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.3
NNW
0.9
N
0.9
NNW
0.9
N
0.8
N
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.9
N
1
N
1.1
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
Period(s) (?)131313151214131413151214131312121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)553560497377251311219431388251255320356411300232228216228175118
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:44PM
0.32
6:04AM
0.81
5:25PM
0.31
6:38AM
0.83
6:05PM
0.31
7:12AM
0.84
6:47PM
0.30
7:47AM
0.84
7:32PM
0.30
8:22AM
0.82
8:23PM
0.31
8:57AM
0.80
9:23PM
0.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:02PM
0.26
10:18PM
0.12
1:39PM
0.24
10:51PM
0.11
2:14PM
0.23
11:26PM
0.11
2:50PM
0.22
12:02AM
0.12
3:26PM
0.21
12:38AM
0.13
4:02PM
0.20
1:16AM
0.16
4:37PM
0.19
2:00AM
0.20
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:32-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--32-------3223------
Temp. °C262726262727272727262726262626262727272727
Feels °C (?)252726262626242526252625262525242626262626
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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.

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