Surf Forecasts:
Anse Gaulette surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,862 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anse Gaulette this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Anse Gaulette in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Gaulette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Well, I've gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Anse Gaulette is a real mixed bag, and for the most part, it's a tough watch. We've got a solid groundswell on the way, but the wind is going to be our enemy for most of the run.
Let's start with the good news. The water is sitting at a toasty 81°F right now, which is about 1°F warmer than average for this time of year. Nothing too crazy, just a little bonus warmth.
The first real chance to get wet is on Friday the 28th of August. The morning session is the only real window in the near future. We're looking at a 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 19 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 736 (moderate). The wind is ESE at 12 mph, which is cross-shore, so it's not perfect but it's rideable. The issue is the forecast calls it "marginal." It's a small, clean-ish window, but don't expect fireworks.
Then, from Friday afternoon right through to the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September, it's pretty much a write-off. The wind swings cross-onshore and stays that way for nearly two weeks, with speeds regularly hitting 19 to 22 mph. The swell gets bigger – by Sunday the 30th, we're seeing 7ft, and it peaks at 10ft on Friday the 4th of September – but the wind will have it all chopped up and lumpy. Anything over 8ft is expert territory anyway, but with this onshore wind, it's a mess. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that stretch.
We get a bit of a reprieve on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning sees a 4ft ESE swell with a 9-second period and a gentle cross-shore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. The combined energy is a weak 599. It's still "marginal" but the wind is light, which is a huge plus. The afternoon gets even better, with a 4ft ESE swell, a 10-second period, and a light cross-shore breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy is 616 (weak). It's tiny, but glassy conditions make it the cleanest surf of the whole forecast.
Then, on Wednesday the 9th of September, things get interesting again. The morning brings a 4ft S swell with a massive 21-second period. That's a very long-period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 1658 (strong). The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SE at 12 mph. The period is so long that at a reef break like Anse Gaulette, it could be absolutely perfect, but it also means long lulls between sets. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the S with a 19-second period and a combined energy of 2298 (strong). The wind is still cross-shore. This is the standout of the entire 16-day window. If you can get out there on the 9th, it's your best shot.
The promise fades again by Thursday the 10th, with the swell dropping and the wind staying cross-shore, and then from Friday the 11th, it's back to cross-onshore junk.
So, if you're patient, the 9th of September is the one to circle. It's a long way off, but that long-period S swell with cross-shore wind is a rare combination. For everything else, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
502 | 744 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1149 | 858 | 659 | 833 | 749 | 1029 | 1809 | 1599 | 1164 | 1066 | 1403 | 971 | 749 | 822 | 1195 | 1378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:02PM1.37m | 5:30AM1.22m | 5:31PM1.35m | 5:58AM1.31m | 6:00PM1.29m | 6:27AM1.38m | 6:30PM1.21m | 6:59AM1.41m | 7:01PM1.10m | 7:34AM1.40m | 7:34PM0.97m | 8:16AM1.35m | 8:11PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.20m | 11:25PM0.06m | 11:25AM0.16m | 11:47PM0.04m | 12:00PM0.14m | 00:10AM0.04m | 12:37PM0.15m | 00:34AM0.05m | 1:16PM0.18m | 1:00AM0.07m | 2:00PM0.24m | 1:29AM0.12m | 2:53PM0.33m | 2:02AM0.19m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 9 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | N 11 | N 11 |
159 | 179 | 1092 | 1317 | 1389 | 1149 | 858 | 596 | 346 | 598 | 1029 | 195 | 143 | 1164 | 1066 | 29 | 385 | 407 | 349 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 19 | S 11 | ESE 18 | — | ESE 17 | SSW 10 | ESE 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | — | — | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | N 11 | SSW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | S 18 | S 17 |
502 | 744 | 188 | 32 | — | 54 | 163 | 25 | 530 | 269 | 9 | — | — | 311 | 59 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 7 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — |
75 | 64 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 9 | — | — | — | 90 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
— | — | 57 | 804 | 860 | 919 | 571 | 659 | 833 | 749 | 346 | 1809 | 1599 | — | 302 | 1403 | 971 | 749 | 822 | 1195 | 1378 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1709 | 2 | 1799 | 1799 | 1799 | 1795 | 1799 | 1799 | 1799 | 1799 | 1799 | 1794 | 1759 | 1748 | 2 | 1748 | 1799 | 1748 | 1748 | 1795 | 1748 |
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Information about the Anse Gaulette Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anse Gaulette provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anse Gaulette can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anse Gaulette 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 (Anse Gaulette) 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 Anse Gaulette 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.
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