Anse Gaulette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's in the water for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough start. From the 29th of August through to the 7th of September, it's a total loss. The wind is just relentless out of the SE and SSE, blowing hard and making a mess of everything. The swell is actually pumping – we're seeing some solid 3.0m to 8ft sets – but with that fresh cross-onshore wind, it's a choppy, lumpy disaster. The combined wave energy is huge, topping out over 2000, but it's all for nothing. For a reef like Anse Gaulette, this is a washout. It's more of a kiteboarding situation than a paddle session.

Now, the good news. The 8th of September (Tuesday) is the real deal. The wind switches to a light easterly, cross-off, and the ocean cleans right up. The morning shows a 3ft south swell, but with a 18-second period – that's proper groundswell, tons of energy. The combined energy is 1075, and the conditions are clean and perfect for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar with a 4ft south swell and 16-second period. This is the one to circle. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The 9th of September (Wednesday) is a bit smaller. Swell drops to 3ft from the south, with a 13-14 second period. The wind is light and cross, so it's rideable but only marginal. Maybe a fun session for a log, but not a standout.

The 10th of September (Thursday) brings a bit more size – 5ft south swell, 18-second period – but the wind is light cross-onshore, just enough to put a little texture on the surface. It's still a marginal call, but much cleaner than the first week. The energy is strong at 2066.

The 11th of September (Friday) has a 7ft swell from the SE, but the period drops to 9 seconds, making it softer and less powerful. Light cross-onshore wind again. It's a maybe, but not the best.

The 12th of September (Saturday) morning looks okay with a 7ft SE swell and 9-second period, but the wind is cross and building, and by the afternoon it's a mess with a 4ft south swell at 20 seconds but fresh cross-onshore wind. The energy in that afternoon pulse is massive at 2233, but it's completely unsurfable.

The 13th of September (Sunday) is back to the same old story: fresh cross-onshore, lumpy, and poor.

So, if you're looking for the one true standout, it's Tuesday the 8th of September. That's your window. The rest of the run is a long, frustrating wait.

Rusty.

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