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Etang-Sale surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Etang-Sale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
26.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Etang-Sale surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period with SW 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 (May 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etang-Sale in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 31st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 31st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 31st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Sat 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
1690 | 2316 | 2259 | 2354 | 1833 | 1784 | 1273 | 904 | 694 | 917 | 1390 | 1141 | 682 | 509 | 437 | 248 | 346 | 320 | 315 | 305 | 451 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 00:05AM0.53m | 1:02PM0.45m | 00:31AM0.53m | 1:30PM0.44m | 00:59AM0.52m | 2:00PM0.42m | 1:28AM0.52m | 2:31PM0.41m | 1:58AM0.51m | 3:06PM0.40m | 2:31AM0.50m | 3:47PM0.40m | 3:09AM0.48m | 4:41PM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:47AM0.06m | 6:36PM0.19m | 7:17AM0.06m | 7:03PM0.19m | 7:47AM0.06m | 7:28PM0.20m | 8:18AM0.08m | 7:53PM0.22m | 8:50AM0.10m | 8:21PM0.24m | 9:25AM0.13m | 8:58PM0.26m | 10:06AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 1690 | 2316 | 2259 | 2354 | 1833 | 1784 | 1273 | 904 | 694 | 917 | 1390 | 1141 | 682 | 509 | 437 | 248 | 346 | 320 | 315 | 305 | 451 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 277 | 140 | 127 | 115 | 70 | 51 | 39 | 34 | 276 | 488 | 79 | 69 | 68 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 54 | 45 | 28 | 112 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SSW 19 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | S 18 | S 23 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | ESE 8 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 200 | 76 | 54 | 55 | — | — | — | 72 | 33 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 78 | 110 | 146 | 125 | 72 | 66 | 14 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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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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