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 872 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
Alright, friends, let's talk about Anse Gaulette.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough run we’ve got coming up. The surf is going to be there, but it’s not going to be pretty for a while. The wind is just going to be howling from the southeast for the foreseeable future, leaving the place chopped up and messy. If you’re a die-hard, you might paddle out just to get wet, but you’re not going to be scoring any gems. It looks like a kiter’s paradise more than anything for the next stretch.
The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so at least a decent session won’t be a cold one.
Let’s walk through it. Starting this Tuesday, the 18th, it’s a cross-on shore mess with waves around 5ft and 3ft, and it just stays poor. Moderate breeze and chop all day. That trend holds through Wednesday and Thursday, with the swell staying in the 5ft to 5ft range, but it’s all short-period junk, so it’s just not going to have any push or shape.
Friday the 21st, we see a bit of a bump in energy with a 8ft morning and a combined energy reading of 1198, but the wind is still up and onshore, so it’s just going to be lumpy. It’s the same story over the weekend, just onshore and poor.
The following week, from the 24th to the 28th, the pattern doesn’t let up. We’ve got a lot of energy in the water, but it’s all being wasted by the wind. On the 27th and 28th, the wind is going to get even stronger, with gusts up to 28 mph. The swell is going to be pushing 7ft to 8ft, but it’s going to be a complete mess. The combined energy is strong, but it’s un-rideable for a paddle surfer.
As we get into the last couple of days of August and the 1st of September, the swell is really going to kick up, with waves hitting 10ft. The energy readings are in the 2000s, which is strong, but again, the wind has not cleaned it up. It’s just too big and too blown out. From the 30th of August, this solid 10ft swell rolls in, and it’s holding into September, but with the persistent cross-onshore wind, this is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a battle.
So, there you have it. A lot of swell and a lot of energy, but no clean conditions. If you see the wind drop, then we’re in business, but until then, keep the board in the car and watch from the sand.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 15 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
357 | 268 | 322 | 358 | 211 | 359 | 358 | 319 | 493 | 872 | 485 | 351 | 308 | 308 | 517 | 504 | 435 | 333 | 296 | 324 | 393 | |
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 | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | 2:33PM0.33m | 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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
347 | 268 | 257 | 229 | 173 | 158 | 102 | 98 | 61 | 326 | 217 | 144 | 144 | 144 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 149 | 188 | 155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 15 | SSE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | S 17 | E 16 | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 19 | — | S 16 | SSW 15 | E 14 | E 17 | SE 16 |
25 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 71 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 5 | — | — | 37 | 20 | 18 | 14 | — | 5 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SSE 20 | SW 7 | — | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | S 18 | W 7 | SW 6 | — | — | S 18 | S 21 | SE 21 | S 18 | — | E 16 | S 15 | — | — | — |
5 | 37 | 2 | — | 21 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 9 | 17 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
357 | 229 | 322 | 358 | 211 | 359 | 358 | 319 | 493 | 872 | 485 | 351 | 308 | 308 | 517 | 504 | 435 | 333 | 296 | 324 | 393 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 1759 | 2 | 2 | 1724 | 1732 | 1724 | 1719 | 1748 | 1732 | 1719 | 1732 | 1732 | 1732 | 1756 | 1756 | 1724 | 1743 | 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).
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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