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English Channel Left (Fanning Island) Surf Forecast
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English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surfForecast / Line Islands / Kiribati
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s 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 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for English Channel Left (Fanning Island) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | |
465 | 472 | 401 | 198 | 260 | 337 | 360 | 341 | 308 | 298 | 422 | 341 | 338 | 430 | 340 | 239 | 178 | 201 | 184 | 248 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:37PM0.85m | 8:33AM0.21m | 9:30PM0.82m | 9:54AM0.21m | 10:25PM0.77m | 11:33AM0.24m | 11:21PM0.70m | 1:08PM0.30m | 00:15AM0.63m | 2:20PM0.38m | 1:08AM0.56m | 3:13PM0.47m | 1:58AM0.49m | 3:55PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.11m | 1:34PM0.04m | 5:29AM0.10m | 2:28PM0.10m | 6:25AM0.09m | 3:34PM0.17m | 7:12AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.23m | 7:51AM0.08m | 6:50PM0.28m | 8:24AM0.07m | 8:30PM0.29m | 8:52AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
 | 6:42 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 226 | 281 | 460 | 469 | 207 | 378 | 300 | 287 | 258 | 226 | 180 | 180 | 201 | 281 | 375 | 375 | 328 | 328 | 373 | 373 | 373 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 465 | 472 | 401 | 198 | 260 | 337 | 360 | 341 | 308 | 232 | 422 | 341 | 338 | 430 | 340 | 75 | 178 | 193 | 184 | 248 | 202 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 11 | SE 9 | S 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 18 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 12 | NNW 12 | SSE 6 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 40 | 47 | 19 | 158 | 36 | 33 | 57 | 81 | 50 | 298 | 282 | 282 | 137 | 27 | 12 | 239 | 63 | 201 | 161 | 42 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 22 | — | 490 | 77 | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 90 | 67 | — | 68 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1776 | 1891 | 1776 | 1826 | 1891 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1787 | 1809 | 0 | 0 | 1789 | 0 | 0 | 1903 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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