Surf Forecasts:
Anse Gaulette surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 788 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4PM. 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 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Gaulette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next 16 days at Anse Gaulette are a tough watch. The wind is almost always cross-onshore, and the guidance tells me this spot is a reef break that's fairly consistent, but the conditions are lining up against us. The best I can say is that there’s some solid energy in the water, but the quality is just not there for a proper paddle session.
The first real chance to even think about it is Friday, August 21st. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the SE with a 9-second period, but the wind is howling from the SE at 19 mph, making it a fresh cross-onshore mess. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 81°, about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 994, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. The ratings are poor across the board.
Saturday, August 22nd, the swell drops to 5ft from the SSE, still with that same 9-second period. Wind stays SE at 19 mph in the morning, easing to 16 mph in the arvo. It’s still cross-onshore and lumpy. Energy is moderate but dropping (600 morning, 542 afternoon). No good.
Sunday, August 23rd, through Monday, August 24th, the pattern holds. Swell sticks around 5ft from the SE, period drops to 8 seconds. Wind is relentless, 19 mph in the mornings, 16 mph in the afternoons. The afternoon of the 24th shows a slight shift to a “cross” wind, but it’s still marginal at best, with a score of 1 out of 10. Energy is moderate (492, 503).
Tuesday, August 25th, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SE, 8-second period. Wind picks up to 22 mph in the morning. It’s fresh and lumpy. Energy is moderate (658, 708). Still no dice.
Wednesday, August 26th, the swell drops to 3ft in the morning from the S with a very long 14-second period, but the wind is 19 mph cross-onshore, making it messy. The afternoon sees a 5ft SE swell with a 7-second period. Energy is moderate (531, 436). The long period on the morning is a tease, but the wind kills it.
The rest of the forecast through to Saturday, September 5th, is more of the same. There are some big swells coming in late August and early September – on the 29th of August, we see a 10ft SSE swell with a 9-second period and a massive combined energy of 2733, but the wind is a strong 22 mph cross-onshore. On the 31st of August, it’s 10ft to 12ft from the SSE with an 11-second period and energy over 3000. On the 1st of September, it’s 7ft from the SSE with a 10-second period. The problem is the wind is always cross-onshore, 16-22 mph, and the conditions are described as “lumpy” or “choppy” or “messy.” An 8ft swell is only for experts, and with this wind, it’s not even that.
Honestly, with this much swell and the constant cross-onshore wind, this setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a surfer, there’s simply nothing to recommend in this 16-day window. The reef is exposed, but the wind direction is wrong for cleaning it up. It’s a tough stretch, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 14 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
994 | 788 | 660 | 405 | 381 | 482 | 358 | 349 | 358 | 341 | 311 | 291 | 435 | 424 | 337 | 261 | 231 | 260 | 227 | 205 | 403 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.04m | 10:11PM0.57m | 12:15PM1.01m | 1:55AM0.55m | 1:49PM1.05m | 3:12AM0.64m | 2:47PM1.14m | 3:44AM0.74m | 3:28PM1.23m | 4:11AM0.86m | 4:01PM1.30m | 4:37AM0.98m | 4:32PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.52m | 3:45AM0.44m | 8:44PM0.45m | 5:53AM0.50m | 9:28PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.47m | 9:56PM0.28m | 8:49AM0.40m | 10:19PM0.20m | 9:34AM0.33m | 10:41PM0.14m | 10:13AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | S 18 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 |
— | 2 | 6 | 181 | 146 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 58 | 151 | 188 | 155 | 158 | 220 | 318 | 261 | 176 | 115 | 227 | 205 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 24 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | E 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | — | E 15 | SE 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 17 | SSW 6 | ESE 17 | ESE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 19 |
— | — | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | — | 4 | 10 | 57 | 56 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 19 | 106 | 75 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 23 | S 16 | S 19 | — | — | E 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | ESE 17 | — | SW 8 | E 14 | S 20 | S 19 |
— | — | 11 | 5 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | 28 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 8 |
994 | 788 | 660 | 405 | 381 | 482 | 358 | 349 | 358 | 341 | 311 | 291 | 435 | 424 | 337 | 229 | 231 | 260 | — | — | 403 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1759 | 1756 | 1719 | 1732 | 1719 | 1709 | 1732 | 1719 | 1719 | 1732 | 1732 | 1719 | 1732 | 1732 | 1724 | 1756 | 1732 | 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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