Surf Forecasts:
Five Islands surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,852 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Five Islands over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
214 | 170 | 327 | 286 | 286 | 680 | 2080 | 2684 | 2751 | 2727 | 2406 | 1410 | 1533 | 1685 | 1216 | 744 | 622 | 322 | 356 | 341 | 271 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:05PM1.13m | 3:29AM1.05m | 3:30PM1.09m | 4:03AM1.01m | 3:53PM1.03m | 4:36AM0.94m | 4:14PM0.95m | 5:11AM0.85m | 4:31PM0.86m | 5:52AM0.76m | 4:43PM0.77m | 7:06AM0.67m | 4:31PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54AM0.15m | 9:19PM0.11m | 9:23AM0.21m | 9:46PM0.11m | 9:51AM0.29m | 10:13PM0.13m | 10:17AM0.36m | 10:41PM0.18m | 10:42AM0.44m | 11:10PM0.24m | 11:07AM0.51m | 11:46PM0.30m | 11:34AM0.59m | 00:48AM0.37m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
214 | 156 | 327 | 286 | 286 | 245 | 2080 | 2684 | 2751 | 2727 | 2406 | 1410 | 1533 | 1685 | 1216 | 744 | 622 | 192 | 356 | 341 | 271 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 22 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 18 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
151 | 170 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 680 | 235 | 203 | 190 | 141 | 138 | 921 | 178 | 207 | 222 | 179 | 136 | 322 | 145 | 280 | 239 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | SE 8 | S 17 | SSE 18 | S 17 |
49 | 45 | 69 | 85 | 67 | 49 | 183 | 151 | 114 | 26 | 24 | 178 | 381 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 135 | 107 | 143 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 54 | 172 | 172 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 172 | 54 | 54 | 172 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
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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.











