Surf Forecasts:
Anse Gaulette surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SE swell with 951 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Gaulette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at the only game in town for this stretch – Anse Gaulette (Seychelles).
Honestly, it’s a tough run. There’s surf on the way, but the wind is going to ruin just about every session for the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a persistent cross to cross-onshore breeze – mostly fresh to strong – that’ll keep things choppy, lumpy, or messy. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The swell kicks off from August 18th with a modest 3ft S swell (combined energy 619). That’s moderate wave energy, but with a 12 mph cross-on wind straight away, it’s already poor. Wednesday the 19th sees a bump to 5ft from the SE, period short at 8 seconds, but again the wind is cross or cross-on at 16 mph. It’s not going to clean up.
From Thursday the 20th through to the end of the month, the wind stays relentless – mostly 19 to 25 mph from the SSE or SE. The swell builds, hitting 8ft on the 21st (energy 951), and 8ft by the 28th (energy 1239 to 1405). But it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. That 8ft with a 19 mph cross-on wind is a mess.
The start of September brings even bigger numbers – 10ft on the 29th (energy 2240) and up to 12ft on the 30th (energy 5272 to 8915). That’s strong to very strong wave energy, and there’s even a 17-second period showing on the 29th afternoon. A groundswell with that period would be excellent at a reef or point, but here at Anse Gaulette, it’s hitting with a 22 mph cross-on wind and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The sheer power in the water, plus the wind, makes this strictly for very experienced surfers – and even then, the quality is poor.
The last couple of days, September 1st and 2nd, still have 8ft swell with energy around 1300 to 1377, but it’s the same story: strong cross-onshore wind, messy or lumpy.
There’s no standout day here. With the wind never letting up and the break being a fairly consistent reef, the setup actually looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, as that cross-onshore wind will provide some pull.
I can’t point to a single “best on offer” – it’s all poor conditions from start to finish. The only thing to hold onto is that the swell is there, and if the wind ever swings offshore (NNE is the magic direction here), it would turn into a different spot overnight. But as it stands, we’re in for a 16-day blank.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
338 | 330 | 358 | 328 | 393 | 335 | 311 | 507 | 951 | 485 | 308 | 315 | 315 | 234 | 392 | 403 | 361 | 383 | 447 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | 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 | 8:03PM0.95m | 8:50AM1.22m | 8:33PM0.81m | 9:36AM1.13m | 9:08PM0.68m | 10:38AM1.04m | 10:11PM0.57m | 12:15PM1.01m | 1:55AM0.55m | 1:49PM1.05m | 3:12AM0.64m | 2:47PM1.14m | 3:44AM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.42m | 2:32AM0.27m | 4:33PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.36m | 6:40PM0.52m | 3:45AM0.44m | 8:44PM0.45m | 5:53AM0.50m | 9:28PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.47m | 9:56PM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 |
338 | 257 | 229 | 225 | 158 | 102 | 98 | 58 | — | 222 | 144 | 144 | 189 | 158 | 24 | 26 | 40 | 147 | 186 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 17 | S 16 | — | N 11 | SSW 11 | S 21 | SE 21 | SE 18 | — | S 16 | SSW 18 | — | S 11 | SE 16 |
29 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 20 | — | 2 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 13 | — | 5 | 32 | — | 2 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 20 | SW 7 | — | — | ESE 14 | S 18 | W 7 | — | — | — | S 23 | S 17 | S 19 | S 18 | — | E 16 | — | — | — | — |
37 | 2 | — | — | 19 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
215 | 330 | 358 | 328 | 393 | 335 | 311 | 507 | 951 | 485 | 308 | 315 | 315 | 234 | 392 | 403 | 361 | 383 | 447 | 373 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1759 | 1743 | 1732 | 1724 | 1732 | 1732 | 1719 | 1732 | 1732 | 1719 | 1732 | 1719 | 1724 | 1732 | 1719 | 1719 | 1732 | 1732 | 1719 |
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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).
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