Surf Forecasts:
Tiger Stripes surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiger Stripes in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiger Stripes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 449 | 436 | 284 | 555 | 237 | 307 | 254 | 221 | 212 | 217 | 334 | 532 | 596 | 732 | 845 | 1107 | 857 | 732 | 545 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:45PM0.67m | 10:53AM0.65m | 12:02PM0.74m | 11:21PM0.60m | 12:29PM0.84m | 00:10AM0.70m | 12:53PM0.93m | 00:44AM0.80m | 1:17PM1.01m | 1:14AM0.90m | 1:39PM1.07m | 1:43AM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:47AM0.38m | 4:12AM0.40m | 6:52PM0.49m | 5:38AM0.32m | 6:56PM0.41m | 6:17AM0.25m | 7:11PM0.34m | 6:48AM0.19m | 7:28PM0.27m | 7:16AM0.14m | 7:48PM0.20m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
383 | 367 | 232 | 126 | 555 | 237 | 153 | 208 | 177 | 150 | 217 | 194 | 194 | 596 | 732 | 845 | 1107 | 857 | 732 | 545 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
441 | 449 | 436 | 284 | 112 | 108 | 139 | 254 | 221 | 212 | 141 | 334 | 532 | 150 | 120 | 103 | 103 | 140 | 136 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SE 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 10 | S 19 | S 20 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
162 | 5 | 5 | 114 | 123 | 161 | 307 | 70 | 63 | 142 | 107 | 55 | 55 | 24 | 259 | 121 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 168 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 168 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 193 | 168 | 442 | 36 | 442 | 193 | 168 |
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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.











