Etang-Sale Surf Break

Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.26° S 55.34° E

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
25.6° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Etang-Sale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Etang-Sale surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 7,028 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etang-Sale this week:

The surf forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Etang-Sale in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 21st Jun)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 21st Jun)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 21st Jun)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
5
6
7
4
6
4
4
4
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
9
4.5
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
2.1
SW
12
2
S
11
2.4
SSE
11
2.5
SSW
20
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1744
1704
5815
6396
6602
4421
3827
1305
976
1433
4548
4951
4327
2859
1319
1319
1599
955
690
694
1741
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
ESE
5
NE
0
ESE
20
SE
5
ESE
20
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
High Tide
5:47PM0.42m
4:43AM0.42m
6:54PM0.41m
6:01AM0.38m
8:05PM0.42m
8:25AM0.35m
9:03PM0.43m
10:13AM0.36m
9:46PM0.44m
11:07AM0.38m
10:22PM0.45m
11:43AM0.40m
10:54PM0.47m
12:11PM0.41m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.30m
11:49AM0.20m
00:48AM0.31m
12:54PM0.24m
2:35AM0.28m
2:09PM0.27m
3:47AM0.24m
3:16PM0.27m
4:32AM0.20m
4:09PM0.26m
5:08AM0.15m
4:52PM0.25m
5:40AM0.11m
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
 mm
4
7
1
Temp °C
23
21
19
19
20
21
21
21
22
22
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
23
22
23
Feels °C
21
18
15
14
16
17
16
18
19
18
24
25
26
24
25
22
24
21
20
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
14
0.8
SW
16
4.5
SSW
13
4.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSW
13
2.1
SW
12
2
S
11
2.1
SSE
11
2.5
SSW
20
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
1744
306
5815
6396
6602
4421
3827
1305
976
1027
4548
4951
4327
2859
1319
1319
1599
955
690
458
1741
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.2
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
2.1
S
12
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.9
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
SW
21
1
SW
19
Energy kJ
154
357
4
12
8
18
18
1154
732
511
769
607
443
308
1149
950
188
154
274
694
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.3
E
7
0.2
ESE
9
0.5
SSE
16
0.8
SSE
14
0.9
SSW
22
0.8
SW
11
0.3
E
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
55
10
8
142
210
686
183
15
217
212
22
117
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
4
3.5
SSW
9
2.5
S
13
2.4
SSE
11
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
11
1704
2282
1433
863
457
448
553
428
224
206
174
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
261
1837
48
1228
0
13
30
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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Information about the Etang-Sale Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Etang-Sale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Etang-Sale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Etang-Sale 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 (Etang-Sale) 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 Etang-Sale 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.

Etang-Sale is 8 km (5 miles) from Saint-Louis. If you plan a holiday in Réunion Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Louis. Saint-Louis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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