Anse Gaulette Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Anse Gaulette.

Straight up, I’m gonna be honest with you – this is a tough 16-day stretch. The spots are gonna be pretty much non-existent for a good, clean ride. The wind is a constant problem, and what swell we do get is coming in messy. Don’t get your hopes up for any real standouts; this is a period to maybe give the board a rest.

We’re looking at a run of poor conditions right from the start. Tuesday the 28th of July kicks off with a 6 ft swell from the SE, but a fresh 19 mph cross-shore wind is going to ruin any chance of a clean face. The wave energy is moderate (582), but it’s all chop. That same pattern of fresh, cross-onshore winds and lumpy surf continues day after day through the rest of July and into early August. The swell sits between 5 ft and 7 ft, mostly from the SSE or SE, with periods around 8-9 seconds. The combined energy climbs into the high hundreds (702, 863, 941), but it’s all wind-affected junk. Not worth a paddle.

There’s a slight change on the 3rd of August Monday afternoon. The height drops right down to 2 ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is still moderate (551), but it’s coming from the S. With a 12 mph cross-onshore breeze, it’ll be a choppy mess. That long period might make it a bit shifty and straight at the beach break here, not ideal. It’s still a no-go.

By the 4th and 5th of August, we’re back to the same old story: 7 ft to 8 ft SE swell, with fresh cross-shore winds and a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is strong (863, 941), but the quality is poor. The 6th of August Thursday afternoon sees the energy hit a strong 1183, with a 8 ft SE swell at 10 seconds, but again, it’s cross-shore and lumpy. It’s only rated as marginal, and I wouldn’t get excited.

The final week, from the 8th of August onwards, the swell gets bigger. We’re talking 8 ft to 12 ft from the SE and SSE. The energy is very strong, hitting 1291, 1574, and even 2668 on the 12th of August. But the wind is relentless – a fresh 19-22 mph cross-onshore. This is big, powerful, and messy. For the average surfer, this is expert territory (over 8 ft). The conditions are just plain poor. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, there’s no standout day. No clean windows. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but that’s cold comfort when the wind is howling. It’s a blank run, and for this area, it’s just one of those spells. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

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