
Surf Forecasts:
Bout de L'Etang surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 3,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bout de L'Etang this week:
The surf forecast for Bout de L'Etang over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bout de L'Etang in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bout de L'Etang over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
756 | 520 | 966 | 2010 | 1864 | 1306 | 846 | 1423 | 3015 | 2340 | 932 | 637 | 804 | 284 | 194 | 130 | 141 | 229 | 422 | 573 | 1002 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:46PM0.63m | 4:15AM0.64m | 5:24PM0.62m | 5:00AM0.61m | 6:08PM0.62m | 5:57AM0.57m | 7:01PM0.61m | 7:16AM0.53m | 8:04PM0.61m | 9:01AM0.52m | 9:16PM0.62m | 10:43AM0.54m | 10:26PM0.64m | 11:59AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.33m | 10:50AM0.19m | 11:14PM0.34m | 11:30AM0.22m | 00:11AM0.34m | 12:19PM0.26m | 1:24AM0.33m | 1:23PM0.31m | 2:51AM0.30m | 2:45PM0.34m | 4:14AM0.25m | 4:14PM0.35m | 5:23AM0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | |
5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | 5:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
756 | 520 | 966 | 2010 | 1864 | 1306 | 846 | 1423 | 1871 | 1455 | 932 | 637 | 426 | 284 | 194 | 130 | 141 | 229 | 422 | 573 | 1002 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SE 9 | SW 21 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NE 7 | SW 13 | NE 7 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | NE 10 |
45 | 5 | 476 | 20 | 18 | 127 | 537 | 208 | 79 | 127 | 64 | 104 | 103 | 35 | 85 | 19 | 129 | 70 | 45 | 199 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 21 | S 10 | ESE 10 | SW 21 | ENE 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SW 13 | NE 8 | SW 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 8 |
2 | 17 | 46 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 59 | 111 | — | — | — | 11 | 16 | 89 | 20 | 61 | 20 | 92 | 17 | 17 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 16 | 135 | 329 | 3015 | 2340 | — | — | 804 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Bout de L'Etang Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bout de L'Etang provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bout de L'Etang can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bout de L'Etang 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 (Bout de L'Etang) 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 Bout de L'Etang 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.
Bout de L'Etang is 3 km (2 miles) from Saint-Paul. If you plan a holiday in Réunion Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Paul. Saint-Paul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











