
Surf Forecasts:
Five Islands surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Five Islands this week:
The surf forecast for Five Islands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Five Islands in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Five Islands over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
587 | 649 | 596 | 904 | 788 | 627 | 881 | 491 | 560 | 389 | 627 | 612 | 761 | 733 | 661 | 405 | 405 | 485 | 832 | 804 | 525 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:29PM1.09m | 2:22AM0.93m | 2:53PM1.11m | 2:54AM0.96m | 3:16PM1.12m | 3:26AM0.98m | 3:40PM1.10m | 4:00AM0.97m | 4:04PM1.05m | 4:38AM0.95m | 4:28PM0.99m | 5:21AM0.90m | 4:54PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.26m | 8:23AM0.11m | 9:01PM0.22m | 8:52AM0.14m | 9:27PM0.19m | 9:22AM0.18m | 9:54PM0.17m | 9:53AM0.24m | 10:24PM0.17m | 10:26AM0.32m | 10:56PM0.17m | 11:03AM0.41m | 11:35PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 5 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 |
251 | 649 | 272 | 904 | 788 | 627 | 437 | 425 | 290 | 389 | 409 | 330 | 256 | 192 | 661 | 151 | 405 | 280 | 315 | 295 | 525 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
587 | 261 | 596 | 272 | 245 | 212 | 178 | 171 | 163 | 222 | 627 | 612 | 761 | 733 | 147 | 405 | 84 | 468 | 832 | 804 | 441 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | WSW 7 | SSW 18 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 20 | NW 7 | NW 7 | ESE 9 |
188 | 181 | 194 | 168 | 135 | 108 | 106 | 64 | 204 | 119 | 119 | 79 | 57 | 53 | 79 | 280 | 78 | 485 | 27 | 19 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | W 7 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 182 | 385 | 881 | 491 | 560 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2562 | 172 | 54 | 1203 | 1204 | 1204 | 172 | 1195 | 1062 | 198 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 172 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 13 | 54 | 172 | 198 |
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Information about the Five Islands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Five Islands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Five Islands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Five Islands 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 (Five Islands) 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 Five Islands 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.
Five Islands is 105 km (65 miles) from the city of Gan. If you plan a holiday in Huvadhoo Atoll, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gan. Gan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











