Etang-Sale Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.26° S 55.34° E

Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.8° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 12,315 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 4.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
19
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.8
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3.5
S
15
3.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
14
4
SSW
18
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
132
146
446
1417
1415
1187
816
711
618
609
1412
2746
2383
2675
5030
5534
5384
8893
6913
3965
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
0
S
5
NW
10
WNW
10
SW
10
NW
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
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5
SE
15
SSE
20
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:48PM0.47m
4:56AM0.34m
4:44PM0.41m
10:53AM0.35m
8:11PM0.39m
11:03AM0.41m
9:58PM0.45m
11:28AM0.47m
10:48PM0.51m
11:55AM0.52m
11:28PM0.56m
12:21PM0.56m
00:02AM0.60m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.20m
9:41AM0.28m
1:47AM0.22m
2:27PM0.33m
3:51AM0.15m
4:15PM0.28m
4:42AM0.09m
4:57PM0.23m
5:19AM0.04m
5:30PM0.18m
5:53AM0.01m
6:02PM0.14m
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6:08
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
23
25
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24
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24
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22
18
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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.

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