Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for our local spot.

The coming weeks are looking like a proper rollercoaster at Etang-Sale. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments. The water is sitting at a warm 76°, which is a touch warmer than you’d normally expect for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the skin.

Right now, Friday the 4th is a bit of a write-off. The wind is messy and the swell is just not cooperating. We’ll get through it. The real action kicks off on Saturday morning, the 5th. We’ve got a clean 6 ft SSW swell, period around 14 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is solid (1241), and it’s setting up for some proper waves. This is where the fun starts for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 6th sees a drop in size, down to 4 ft, and the wind goes a bit cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a wait-and-see day. But hold onto your board, because Monday the 7th is a standout. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW, period holding at 15 seconds, and we’ve got clean offshore winds. The energy is cranking (2257). This is a proper session for the crew who can handle it.

Tuesday the 8th is where it gets big and wild. The swell is pushing 10 ft to 12 ft, with a strong offshore wind. The energy figures are massive (5578 to 9146). This is expert territory only. The waves will be pounding, and the wind is strong enough to make paddling out a real mission. If you’re not a seasoned pro, stay on the sand and watch the show.

The big stuff carries through Wednesday the 9th, with a peak of 13 ft and a 17-second period. The energy is through the roof (10709). Again, this is for the brave and the skilled. The conditions are clean, but the sheer power is immense. It’s going to be a spectacle.

We start to see the swell back off on Thursday the 10th, dropping to 6 ft, and the wind stays offshore. A nice, manageable size for a solid session. The energy is still significant (3644). Friday the 11th stays clean and fun, with the swell holding around 5 ft to 6 ft, and Saturday the 12th gives us a glassy morning with a 5 ft south swell. That’s a beautiful window for a few waves.

After a bit of a lull on the 13th, Monday the 14th brings back a clean 5 ft swell with a moderate offshore wind. A solid paddle. Tuesday the 15th jumps back up to 6 ft, but the afternoon gets a bit gnarly with a strong offshore wind and 8 ft swell. Wednesday the 16th sees another pulse of big swell, 12 ft, for the experts again.

Thursday the 17th is a real gem. Glassy conditions, 8 ft SSW swell, 14-second period. The energy is pumping (2713). If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s going to be magic.

The final weekend, the 19th, looks like a clean finish with a 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell and offshore winds. A solid way to wrap up the forecast window.

So, to boil it down: Monday the 7th is the first big standout for the experienced crew. For a proper, powerful, and clean session, Thursday the 17th is the one that’s got my heart racing. Get on it.

Rusty.

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