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Bout de L'Etang surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bout de L'Etang surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bout de L'Etang sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
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 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 12 | |
537 | 425 | 289 | 198 | 248 | 459 | 972 | 1943 | 2233 | 2078 | 1356 | 953 | 2180 | 2244 | 1568 | 1221 | 976 | 669 | 256 | 400 | 262 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 5:11PM0.67m | 4:21AM0.70m | 6:21PM0.64m | 5:21AM0.64m | 7:44PM0.62m | 6:46AM0.60m | 9:03PM0.63m | 8:35AM0.57m | 10:02PM0.65m | 10:06AM0.58m | 10:45PM0.66m | 11:10AM0.60m | 11:19PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.18m | 10:36PM0.44m | 11:23AM0.23m | 11:46PM0.47m | 12:31PM0.28m | 1:25AM0.47m | 1:50PM0.31m | 3:10AM0.45m | 3:09PM0.34m | 4:23AM0.40m | 4:12PM0.35m | 5:12AM0.35m | 5:01PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 12 |
 kJ | 537 | 425 | 289 | 198 | 151 | 459 | 972 | 1943 | 2233 | 2078 | 1356 | 953 | 2180 | 2244 | 1568 | 1221 | 976 | 669 | 256 | 400 | 262 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | S 22 | S 15 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 176 | 140 | 108 | 125 | 248 | 184 | 117 | 114 | 84 | — | 9 | 560 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 49 | 67 | 83 | 244 | 154 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | SSW 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | SW 14 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 46 | 101 | 127 | 225 | 386 | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 37 | — | 49 | 93 | 41 | 133 | 167 | 51 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | — | 8 | 149 | 166 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 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.
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