Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the shores. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s a setup that’s gonna demand a bit of respect. The water’s sittin’ at about 76°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday afternoon, July 8th. We’re lookin’ at a decent 8ft swell at Etang-Sale, but it’s a short-period ESE windswell, only 8 seconds. With a light offshore breeze cleanin’ it up, there’ll be some punchy, drifty walls. The combined energy is moderate at 2012, but that short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and sectiony. This one’s for the experienced crew—it’s got plenty of power for a reef break.

Thursday the 9th is a write-off with messy cross-shore winds and fading swell. Friday morning, July 10th, brings a total change. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and a new 3ft groundswell from the SW rolls in with a gorgeous 15-second period. The water will be like glass, and the wave energy is strong at 566. It’s not gonna be huge, but the quality will be off the charts for the surfer who wants clean, lined-up waves.

But the real standout? That’s gotta be Sunday morning, July 12th. We’re talkin’ a solid 10ft SW groundswell with that same long 15-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the SE keepin’ it all in check. The combined swell energy is a massive 3374—that’s a serious push of deep ocean energy. This is big, powerful, and demanding. There’ll be long lulls between sets, but when those bombs come through at Etang-Sale, you better be in position. It’s going to be a serious session for expert surfers only.

After that peak, the energy backs off a bit but stays very good. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th keep offering clean, 7ft to 6ft SW swells with gentle to moderate offshores, perfect for a long day in the water. The period stays in the sweet spot around 13-14 seconds, so the waves will have plenty of push. The combined energy is still in the strong range (over 1000), meaning there’s plenty of grunt in the water.

We hit another quiet patch around Wednesday the 15th with a drop in size, but it’s still glassy and clean. From there, the surf becomes very inconsistent through the weekend, with smaller, shorter-period swells and some less favorable winds. There are a few moments—like Saturday morning, July 18th, with a clean, 4ft S groundswell—but the size and consistency just aren’t there.

The final window worth watchin’ comes around Tuesday, July 21st. Tuesday afternoon shows a 6ft ESE short-period swell with a moderate offshore wind. The energy’s back up to 1415, and though the 10-second period limits the quality, it could offer some punchy, crumbly walls for the dedicated surfer.

So, to sum it up: Your absolute best bets are the glassy Friday morning (July 10th) for quality over size, and the big, powerful Sunday morning (July 12th) for a serious, expert-level session. The first week is where the magic lives. The second week is mostly a quiet, smaller affair, with one or two promising afternoons. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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