
Surf Forecasts:
Anse Gaulette surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with 1,469 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Sep 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anse Gaulette over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Anse Gaulette are a tough watch. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but the wind and conditions are just not playing ball. We’re looking at a long stretch of days that are more about frustration than fun. There’s a real gap in quality here, with the first true standout not showing up until Thursday the 10th, and even that’s a bit of a gamble.
The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
Kicking off on Friday the 4th, we’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the SE with a period of 10 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy (1435), but it’s blown out by a strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind. That’s a recipe for lumpy, poor surf – not worth paddling out. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are similar: messy, cross-onshore winds and chop, with swell dropping from 6 ft to 4 ft. The energy dips too (953 down to 491). Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see more of the same – cross-onshore winds and restless conditions, with swell around 6 ft to 6 ft but short, weak periods (7-8 seconds). It’s all poor surf.
Then Wednesday the 9th brings a weird one: a 3 ft swell from the S with a very long period of 16 seconds, giving it moderate energy (992). That’s groundswell, but with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy cross-chop, it’s still a no-go. The setup is messy.
Now, Thursday the 10th is the first glimmer of hope. We’ve got a 6 ft to 6 ft swell from the S, again with a very long period of 15-16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1856 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is still cross or cross-onshore, moderate to fresh, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The swell direction (S) is a good match for the optimum for this spot, which is also S. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The waves will have real power and shape, but the wind will keep it a bit lumpy. If you’re keen, Thursday morning is your best bet, but it’s still marginal.
Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th sees the swell drop back to 5 ft to 5 ft, with periods around 11-13 seconds (moderate energy around 1127 to 990). The wind stays cross-onshore or cross, so it’s still poor to marginal. Then Monday the 14th through Saturday the 19th is a depressing run: swell mostly 6 ft to 7 ft, but periods are short (8-9 seconds) and winds are fresh cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (572 to 880), but it’s just lumpy, choppy, and poor. No real standouts in the second week.
So, here’s the deal: the only spot that even comes close to worth a look is Anse Gaulette on Thursday the 10th, with that strong S swell and very long period. It’s a reef break, so those long period groundswells will wrap in nicely, but the wind is the enemy. If you’re an intermediate or better, you might get a few, but it’s not clean. The rest of the window is a write-off – poor conditions, bad wind, and no real quality. With fairly consistent swell but constant chop, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1431 | 788 | 598 | 813 | 619 | 318 | 237 | 531 | 566 | 401 | 369 | 287 | 268 | 334 | 539 | 488 | 1203 | 1440 | 1469 | 824 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:00PM0.70m | 10:21AM1.20m | 10:37PM0.59m | 12:05PM1.17m | 1:25AM0.63m | 1:41PM1.22m | 2:45AM0.78m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:31AM0.96m | 3:35PM1.37m | 4:10AM1.14m | 4:17PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.42m | 2:46AM0.28m | 6:09PM0.45m | 4:04AM0.39m | 7:58PM0.37m | 6:24AM0.42m | 8:55PM0.26m | 8:05AM0.35m | 9:34PM0.17m | 9:11AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.09m | 10:02AM0.15m | 10:37PM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 10 | 31 | 13 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 |
4 | 418 | 342 | 37 | 106 | 318 | 237 | 21 | 18 | 401 | 104 | 202 | 207 | 334 | 539 | 488 | 264 | 1440 | 1469 | 824 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 9 | ESE 10 | S 16 | S 20 | S 19 | ESE 12 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 25 | SSW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | ESE 16 | S 16 |
2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 169 | 209 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 26 | 59 | 36 | 39 | 63 | 33 | 1203 | 56 | 25 | 432 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | S 21 | N 11 | N 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 26 | ESE 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 |
— | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 87 | 45 | 2 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 55 | 48 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
1431 | 788 | 598 | 813 | 619 | — | — | 531 | 566 | 349 | 369 | 287 | 268 | 237 | 361 | 271 | — | 305 | 331 | 289 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1799 | 1724 | 1732 | 1719 | 1719 | 1732 | 1719 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1791 | 1795 | 1799 | 1799 | 1753 | 1799 | 1799 | 2 | 1799 | 1748 |
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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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