Anse Gaulette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – this outlook for Anse Gaulette is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a solid 16-day block, and frankly, there’s not a single moment where I’d tell you to grab your board and paddle out. The wind is just relentless, and it’s ruining what could be some decent swell.

The whole period is a write-off for quality surfing. From Tuesday the 21st of July right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s a constant battle with cross-onshore winds. The swell is coming in from the SSE to SE, which is cross-on here, and it’s not a light breeze either – we’re talking 15 to 19 mph winds for the vast majority of the time. That means conditions are consistently described as "poor surf conditions" – choppy, lumpy, and cross-chop. There’s no glassy window, no calm morning, just a solid onshore beatdown.

The swell itself has some size, no doubt. Early on, we see 2 ft to 2 ft, and then it builds. By Tuesday the 28th of July, it’s pushing 3 ft to 3 ft from the SE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1349 (moderate) and then 1298. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell. That size is only for experienced surfers anyway, and with the wind howling, it’s just a washing machine. Later, on the 2nd of August, there’s a pulse with a longer period of 11 seconds from the ESE, and the energy jumps to 1349, but again, it’s cross-on and choppy. By the 5th of August, you’ve got 3 ft from the SE at 10 seconds and a massive 1734 combined energy – that’s strong wave energy – but it’s all for naught with that wind.

Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, this setup might look interesting. The cross-onshore winds and decent-sized, short-period swell are perfect for getting some air. But for a paddle surfer? There’s nothing here. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, but you won’t be in it long enough to care.

It’s a blank run, plain and simple. Anse Gaulette is fairly consistent usually, so it’s a bit of a rough patch, but forecasts can change. For now, I’d save the petrol and wait for a better day.

Rusty.

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