English Channel Left (Fanning Island) Surf Break

English Channel Left (Fanning Island) Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 3.85° N 159.38° W

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's English Channel Left (Fanning Island) sea temperature is
29.9° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

English Channel Left (Fanning Island) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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English Channel Left (Fanning Island) Ratings

Overall: 4.0. Based on 2 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 3.5

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 3.5

(1: English Channel Left (Fanning Island) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Regional Rating: 5.0

(1: English Channel Left (Fanning Island) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Line Islands. 5: the best break in Line Islands).

Difficulty Level: 2.0

(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

Other Options: 4.0

(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at English Channel Left (Fanning Island), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).

Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0

(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) are often excellent).

Water Quality: 5.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 4.5

(1: Often too crowded. 5: English Channel Left (Fanning Island) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 3.5

(1: Getting to English Channel Left (Fanning Island) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

Scenery: 5.0

(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).

Local Attitude: 5.0

(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).

Accommodation: 1.0

(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near English Channel Left (Fanning Island) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).

Camping: 1.0

(1: Camping at English Channel Left (Fanning Island) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).

Entertainment: 1.0

(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: English Channel Left (Fanning Island) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).

Equipment and Repairs: 1.0

(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).

Eating: 1.0

(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at English Channel Left (Fanning Island), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).

Drinking: 1.0

(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near English Channel Left (Fanning Island) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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