Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Reunion – West)
Surf Break: Etang-Sale
| Name: | Etang-Sale |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Etang-Sale in West Reunion is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. There is a left hand reef break. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Beware of Urchin and sharks.
Overall Etang-Sale Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Etang-Sale surf quality by season and Etang-Sale surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Etang-Sale
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Etang-Sale:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Saint Leu | 8 mi |
| Second closest break | La Caffrine | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Quai du Diable | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Saint-Pierre | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pointe des Trois Bassins | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Etang-Sale: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5407 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5463 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 6004 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 6006 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 6037 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Etang-Sale: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 1623 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2395 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 2815 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 3221 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3385 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Etang-Sale: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 1743 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1818 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sepidan Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 3571 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sepidan Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 3571 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sepidan Ski Resort (Iran (Islamic Republic of)) | 3571 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Etang-Sale: |
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| Closest city location | Les Avirons (Reunion) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Saint-Louis (Reunion) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Saint-Leu (Reunion) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | L'Entre-Deux (Reunion) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Saint-Pierre (Reunion) | 10 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Etang-Sale is St Pierre Pierrefonds (St.-pierre) Airport (ZSE) in Reunion Island, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Etang-Sale is St Denis Gillot (St.-denis) Airport (RUN), also in Reunion Island, 45 km (28 miles) away.
