Anse Gaulette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The outlook for this region is a tough one to write. We’ve got a single spot on the radar, Anse Gaulette, and honestly, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle session. There’s a gap of nothing good from now until the very end of the forecast window.

The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold waiting for a wave that never comes.

From Friday 7 August right through to the morning of Monday 17 August, the call is consistently poor. The winds are a real killer here – a fresh cross or cross-onshore breeze from the SE, blowing at 18 to 22 mph, is just tearing the surface apart. The swell is there, running 5ft to 8ft from the SE, but it’s lumpy, choppy, and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate on most days, like 1002 or 991, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. Short period swells of 8 to 10 seconds aren’t helping the shape either. This setup is looking far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, there’s a flicker of hope right at the end. On Monday 17 August, things change. The swell drops to 4ft to 4ft, but it’s coming from the S with a very long, clean period of 16 to 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is still a cross-shore, but it’s a moderate breeze, not a fresh one. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1451. The forecast says marginal, but for a reef break like Anse Gaulette, that long period can set up a few good ones. However, this spot is a fairly consistent reef break, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it can handle it. The crowds are "sometimes" there, so you might have a few others in the water. This is the standout, but it’s a long way off and uncertain. For the experts, the swell is manageable, but the long period might make it a bit too straight for this beach, so it’s a pick-and-choose kind of session.

Before that, there’s nothing. It’s a blank run for over a week, but for this area, a dry spell like this isn’t that unusual. Keep your eye on the 17th, and hope the forecasts tighten up.

Rusty, signing off.

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