
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Gaulette surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with 777 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM. 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 (Jul 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Gaulette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the forecast for Anse Gaulette. I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The whole 16-day run is looking pretty grim, with no real standouts for a decent paddle. The water temp is sitting at 80° with an anomaly of just 2°, so pretty average for this time of year, no surprises there.
The issue is the wind. From Wednesday the 15th right through to the end of the month, it’s a constant stream of cross-onshore breeze, mostly fresh and gusty, which is just trashing the surface. The swell is there, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell from the SE and SSE, with periods mostly between 6 and 9 seconds. That’s just not the kind of energy that wraps in cleanly here. The combined energy is moderate for most of the run, bouncing around between 300 and 900 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all blown out. None of the days get a score above zero from the models, and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.”
We do see a spike in swell size towards the end of the first week and into the second, with the 25th and 26th of July showing 8 ft swell from the SSE. The combined energy jumps up to 886 and then 1075 (strong to very strong wave energy) on the Saturday and Sunday. But that’s a red flag, not a green light. 8 ft is top-end for experts only, and with the wind still hammering it cross-onshore at 19 mph, it’s going to be a lumpy, closed-out mess. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s a bit of a weird one on the 29th of July, Wednesday afternoon. The swell drops right off to 2 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 21 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but the energy is still strong (1015). The problem is it’s coming from the S, which isn’t the optimum swell direction for this break (they want it from the S, so that’s a match), but with the wind still cross-onshore, it’s a wasted opportunity. A long period swell like that needs a point break or reef with clean conditions to really shine, and we just don’t have the wind for it.
So, the honest truth is there’s nothing to recommend here. It’s a blank run of about 16 days. For Anse Gaulette, this kind of persistent onshore pattern is pretty normal, so don’t hang your hopes on it. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
598 | 645 | 702 | 711 | 588 | 505 | 274 | 200 | 213 | 207 | 175 | 379 | 307 | 275 | 275 | 279 | 266 | 275 | 196 | 213 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:25PM1.60m | 6:02AM1.05m | 6:09PM1.55m | 6:47AM1.14m | 6:50PM1.45m | 7:31AM1.20m | 7:30PM1.32m | 8:16AM1.23m | 8:08PM1.16m | 9:02AM1.22m | 8:46PM1.00m | 9:50AM1.19m | 9:27PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.11m | 00:10AM-0.02m | 11:42AM0.11m | 00:47AM-0.02m | 12:34PM0.15m | 1:23AM0.00m | 1:25PM0.22m | 1:58AM0.05m | 2:18PM0.31m | 2:31AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.40m | 3:05AM0.19m | 4:18PM0.47m | 3:40AM0.27m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 17 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 |
100 | 57 | 50 | 92 | 89 | 50 | 35 | 39 | 126 | 106 | 106 | 93 | 307 | 275 | 97 | 80 | 72 | 40 | 109 | 101 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 10 | SE 14 | SW 6 | S 18 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
25 | 50 | 74 | — | — | — | 43 | 58 | 52 | 69 | 94 | 14 | 179 | 157 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 20 | S 19 | E 18 | SW 7 | S 10 | SW 6 | SE 14 | SW 6 | S 21 | — | S 12 | E 15 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 9 | — | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
598 | 645 | 702 | 711 | 588 | 505 | 274 | 200 | 213 | 207 | 175 | 379 | — | — | 275 | 279 | 266 | 275 | 196 | 213 | 270 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1759 | 1732 | 1709 | 1724 | 1732 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1709 | 2 | 1709 | 1709 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1709 | 2 | 1709 | 1709 | 1709 | 1709 |
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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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