Surf Forecasts:
Five Islands surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,071 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Five Islands in the next 16 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Five Islands over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
254 | 221 | 209 | 195 | 339 | 733 | 688 | 638 | 740 | 1093 | 857 | 687 | 480 | 331 | 326 | 256 | 1023 | 1436 | 1944 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:06PM0.60m | 12:27PM0.85m | 11:59PM0.69m | 12:50PM0.94m | 00:35AM0.79m | 1:13PM1.02m | 1:06AM0.88m | 1:35PM1.08m | 1:36AM0.97m | 1:57PM1.12m | 2:06AM1.03m | 2:19PM1.13m | 2:35AM1.08m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:26AM0.32m | 6:55PM0.44m | 6:07AM0.25m | 7:07PM0.37m | 6:39AM0.19m | 7:24PM0.30m | 7:08AM0.15m | 7:44PM0.23m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:05PM0.17m | 8:05AM0.13m | 8:28PM0.12m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
172 | 123 | 126 | 190 | 227 | 733 | 688 | 638 | 740 | 1093 | 857 | 687 | 480 | 136 | 136 | 158 | 162 | 1436 | 1944 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
254 | 110 | 209 | 195 | 339 | 190 | 131 | 117 | 150 | 178 | 166 | 158 | 151 | 331 | 326 | 183 | 1023 | 175 | 179 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
69 | 221 | 142 | 33 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 333 | 583 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 99 | 256 | 169 | 167 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 454 | 198 | 447 | 454 | 416 | 44 | 447 | 447 | 454 | 454 | 198 | 198 | 198 | 172 | 172 |
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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.











