Anse Gaulette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is a battle with the wind. We’ve got plenty of swell rolling in, with moderate to strong wave energy values (climbing well into the 1000s at times), but it’s almost always paired with a strong cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze. That’s keeping things messy and lumpy. For the first week, from the 3rd of August right through to the 10th, it’s a write-off – just poor surf conditions day after day. The swell is there, but the wind is just ruining it.

The real standout, the only glimmer of hope, comes right at the tail end on the 16th of August. That Sunday morning and afternoon, we finally get a break from the relentless SE wind. A gentle to moderate breeze swings around to the east, giving us a sweet cross-offshore flow at Anse Gaulette. That’s the magic word for this spot. The swell drops back to a friendly 4ft to 4ft from the SSE. The period is around 10 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape to it – not a world-class groundswell, but decent energy. The report says the water is about average for this time of year. For the first time in the whole outlook, the conditions are described as “clean.” That’s the day to be on it. The rest of the weekend before that is still messy, and after that 16th, it’s back to the same old story of lumpy cross-shore chop.

So, looking at the whole picture, there’s only one clear window. It’s a long wait, but the 16th of August is the day at Anse Gaulette. Keep in mind, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get on it early for that glassy morning session. The rest of the fortnight? Leave the board in the car and maybe grab a kite if you’re into that kind of thing, because the wind is strong enough for it.

Rusty

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