Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Etang-Salé. This is a reef setup, so it’s for the advanced crew, and it’s consistent. The water is sitting at 76°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a slow burn. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are small and messy, with cross-onshore winds and weak swell. Nothing to get excited about. Friday the 17th has a bit of size but it’s lumpy and rainy. The real action starts to build from Saturday the 18th, with cleaner conditions and a solid S swell at 3ft, but the energy is still moderate (380).

Sunday the 19th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is glassy with a 3ft SW groundswell at a juicy 16 seconds. That’s a long period, so expect clean, lined-up waves with good shape. The energy is moderate (521), but the glassy conditions make it a standout for the week.

Now, the true standout window is the following week. Monday the 20th is a big one. Morning glass, 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is strong (2380). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 21st holds strong too, with clean 8ft SSW swell. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the crew that knows the reef, it’s on.

The pulse keeps going. Thursday the 24th of July is another highlight: a 5ft SW groundswell in the morning with a 15-second period and offshore winds. Energy is strong (1298). The next weekend, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th, are absolutely firing. Sunday the 26th afternoon has 8ft SW swell at 16 seconds with gentle offshore winds, and the energy is very strong (4263). That’s proper.

The final stretch from the 28th to the 30th July is a sustained run of excellent surf. Tuesday the 29th morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell at a very long 21 seconds – that’s a serious groundswell, best on the reef. The energy is very strong (3632). Wednesday the 30th morning is flat calm, glassy, with 8ft SSW swell at 19 seconds – again, very long period. Energy is massive (4531). This is the kind of run that makes you plan your week around it.

Crowds are only “sometimes” an issue here, so you’ll likely have plenty of room for the good ones. The optimum swell direction is SSW, and we see that consistently through the window, which is a perfect match for Etang-Salé.

Overall, the first week is building, but the second half of the forecast is a true standout. Mark your calendar for the 20th onwards, and especially the 26th through the 30th. It’s going to be special.

Rusty.

Read more