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Etang-Sale surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 +04
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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
28.5° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etang-Sale this week:

The surf forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Etang-Sale in the next 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 13th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
1
1
3
4
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
S
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.5
ESE
1.6
SE
2.5
SE
2.2
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)131313131413131212141313139910101081413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)975107784881214401535112010686501127989606444123037112869611128361179140
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
25
SE
35
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
35
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
5
NNW
10
SE
30
SE
30
SE
45
SE
45
SE
30
SSE
10
S
10
SW
5
W
15
WNW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
on		offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:31AM
0.37
12:32AM
0.37
10:09AM
0.36
11:53PM
0.40
10:35AM
0.42
11:45PM
0.44
11:00AM
0.48
11:54PM
0.49
11:27AM
0.54
12:11AM
0.55
11:56AM
0.59
12:32AM
0.59
12:27PM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
0.22
5:12AM
0.32
4:51PM
0.17
4:56AM
0.27
5:08PM
0.13
5:12AM
0.23
5:29PM
0.08
5:35AM
0.18
5:52PM
0.05
6:01AM
0.14
6:17PM
0.02
6:28AM
0.10
6:44PM
0.01
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20-
Sunset--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
111--1-13--2-2615111--
Temp. °C272828262727262728272928272525252626262727
Feels °C (?)282626262625262828302827262122222929293030
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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 12 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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