Etang-Sale Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.26° S 55.34° E

Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
25.4°C
1.1° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Etang-Sale in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 2nd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 2nd Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 7th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
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(10 max)
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1
3
3
3
1
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2
2
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2
2
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
650
335
562
330
291
207
176
209
447
437
374
244
334
752
581
710
756
489
309
328
203
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
5
SE
10
S
5
S
5
NW
10
SW
5
S
0
NE
10
WSW
10
NW
0
NE
10
SW
0
SE
5
NW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
10
W
10
WSW
10
NNW
Wind State
on
on
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cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
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glassy
on
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
High Tide
8:03PM0.39m
10:07AM0.46m
9:31PM0.43m
10:33AM0.50m
10:22PM0.47m
10:56AM0.53m
11:01PM0.49m
11:16AM0.55m
11:34PM0.51m
11:36AM0.56m
00:03AM0.51m
11:55AM0.57m
00:31AM0.50m
Low Tide
2:57PM0.33m
2:58AM0.17m
3:52PM0.27m
3:49AM0.15m
4:27PM0.22m
4:25AM0.14m
4:57PM0.17m
4:56AM0.14m
5:25PM0.12m
5:23AM0.14m
5:52PM0.09m
5:49AM0.14m
6:19PM0.06m
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rain showers
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Temp °C
25
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
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24
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25
25
24
24
24
24
Feels °C
27
27
29
26
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28
26
27
25
26
26
25
25
28
28
27
27
27
25
26
27
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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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