
Surf Forecasts:
Tiger Stripes surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, S swell with 495 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiger Stripes in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiger Stripes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
257 | 306 | 350 | 225 | 186 | 222 | 416 | 341 | 390 | 233 | 253 | 440 | 451 | 416 | 336 | 246 | 195 | 231 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | on |
High Tide | 11:30PM0.80m | 11:49AM0.92m | 00:11AM0.93m | 12:19PM0.99m | 00:45AM1.03m | 12:46PM1.03m | 1:16AM1.10m | 1:13PM1.05m | 1:45AM1.14m | 1:39PM1.05m | 2:13AM1.14m | 2:03PM1.02m | 2:40AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:37AM0.32m | 6:08PM0.27m | 6:17AM0.26m | 6:34PM0.17m | 6:50AM0.22m | 7:00PM0.10m | 7:20AM0.20m | 7:24PM0.04m | 7:48AM0.19m | 7:49PM0.01m | 8:14AM0.20m | 8:13PM0.00m | |||||||
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 10 | S 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
136 | 181 | 350 | 138 | 109 | 102 | 416 | 100 | 120 | 64 | 88 | 440 | 451 | 416 | 336 | 246 | 195 | 231 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
257 | 306 | 163 | 225 | 162 | 160 | 91 | 341 | 390 | 233 | 253 | 148 | 145 | 101 | 99 | 86 | 59 | 52 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 17 | S 16 | S 18 | — | SSW 13 | S 17 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
47 | 75 | 28 | 148 | 186 | 222 | — | 17 | 142 | 36 | 31 | 90 | 42 | 96 | 46 | 155 | 154 | 177 | 238 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 121 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 14 | 49 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 168 | 412 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 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.










