Anse Gaulette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the world.

Honestly, it’s a tough outlook. We’ve got a 16-day window here, and the first surfable day isn’t until Friday morning, the 11th of September. From that point on, it’s a real mixed bag. The problem is persistent cross and cross-onshore winds that just won’t let up, making most of the sessions look pretty choppy and messy. For the majority of this forecast, you’re looking at a lot of days where the conditions are just "poor surf conditions" – not worth paddling out for. There are no true standouts, but if you're desperate, there’s a window in the second week that might offer a little more energy.

Let’s run through it. For the first few days, from the 11th to the 14th, we’ve got ankle to waist-high swell at best, with a moderate breeze ruining the surface. The water temperature is sitting at 82°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you won't need a thick wetsuit, that's for sure. The first session on Friday morning the 11th shows a 7 ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, giving a very strong wave energy reading (1903), but that cross-shore wind from the SSE at 16 mph is just going to put a chop on it. The wave comment says it’s only marginal at best. This is a reef break at Anse Gaulette, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it catches everything. But with the wind angle, it’s cross-shore and messy.

We then hit a real dead patch from Sunday the 13th through to Wednesday the 16th. The wind stays up, the period drops to 8-10 seconds, and the energy drops off a cliff. It’s just not happening.

Now, from Thursday the 17th of September, things get a little more interesting in terms of size, but the quality remains a letdown. On Thursday morning, we see 8 ft of SE swell at 9 seconds, with the energy climbing back up (1025). The problem? It’s still cross-shore winds from the ESE at 19 mph. The wave comment calls it "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." This pattern of lumpy, cross-shore conditions lingers right through to the 19th of September. With the swell hanging around 7 ft to 7 ft, it’s not beginner territory, but for the experienced crew, you might find a few lumpy, peaky ones if the tide plays ball. But be honest with yourself – the wind is just not your friend here. If you’re kiting, this setup with that cross-shore energy is probably more fun than paddling.

And then we fade out again. From the 20th of September onwards, the swell size drops back under 6 ft, the period shortens to 8-10 seconds, and the energy gets weak (often below 550). The wind doesn’t improve either – mostly fresh breezes and cross-onshore all the way to the end of the forecast on the 26th. It’s just a long, flat, and choppy run-out. Not much to get excited about.

The bottom line? There are no clean, glassy days in this whole 16-day stretch. The biggest windows of swell energy come from the 17th to the 19th of September, but with the wind not playing ball, it’s a real grind. The spot itself is fairly consistent, but conditions aren’t cooperating. If the wind ever turns, there’s potential, but for now, keep your expectations low and your patience high.

Stay frothy,
Rusty.

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