
Surf Forecasts:
Tiger Stripes surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, S swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiger Stripes this week:
The surf forecast for Tiger Stripes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiger Stripes in the next 16 days are 1.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiger Stripes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
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382 | 365 | 553 | 576 | 572 | 469 | 478 | 461 | 674 | 656 | 656 | 561 | 561 | 553 | 396 | 332 | 277 | 219 | 192 | 162 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:35PM0.99m | 00:03AM0.78m | 1:21PM1.05m | 00:59AM0.85m | 2:01PM1.10m | 1:47AM0.91m | 2:38PM1.12m | 2:33AM0.96m | 3:12PM1.12m | 3:16AM0.98m | 3:44PM1.10m | 3:58AM0.97m | 4:14PM1.06m | 4:39AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:50PM0.41m | 6:26AM0.07m | 7:33PM0.34m | 7:17AM0.03m | 8:11PM0.28m | 8:02AM0.02m | 8:47PM0.23m | 8:42AM0.05m | 9:22PM0.20m | 9:20AM0.11m | 9:56PM0.18m | 9:56AM0.19m | 10:30PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
382 | 365 | 553 | 576 | 572 | 469 | 478 | 320 | 279 | 656 | 302 | 284 | 362 | 339 | 302 | 232 | 202 | 183 | 187 | 162 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
53 | 50 | 36 | 195 | 249 | 330 | 372 | 461 | 674 | 286 | 656 | 561 | 561 | 553 | 396 | 332 | 277 | 219 | 192 | 142 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
57 | 58 | 186 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 37 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 49 | 12 | 12 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 168 | 168 | 193 | 168 | 168 | 193 |
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Information about the Tiger Stripes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tiger Stripes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tiger Stripes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tiger Stripes 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 (Tiger Stripes) 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 Tiger Stripes 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.
Tiger Stripes is 111 km (69 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.










