Surf Forecasts:
Etang-Sale surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 16,379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. 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 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and we are lookin' at a solid run for Etang-Salé over the next sixteen days. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 76°, so you'll be comfortable.
We get started this Sunday, the 6th of September, with chest-high, clean sets. The swell is from the SW at 4ft, with a 13-second period, a proper groundswell. That light cross-offshore wind is cleanin' it up. The wave energy is 914, and it's only gonna climb. This is a reef, so it's for experienced surfers only. Sunday afternoon holds the same vibe.
Monday the 7th is a big step up. Monday morning brings 8ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, energy at 2287. The wind is still cross-off, so it's a wall of clean water. Monday afternoon pushes to 8ft.
Now, Tuesday the 8th is the real deal. Morning has 8ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, but the wind is howlin' at 25 mph offshore. Energy is 5154. It's clean, but paddlin' out is a workout. This is for experts only. Tuesday afternoon jumps to 13ft from the S, 15-second period, with a near gale at 31 mph offshore. The energy is a massive 11165. This is big, heavy, and dangerous.
Wednesday the 9th is the standout. We've got 13ft SSW swell (17-second period, 10807 energy) easing to 12ft in the afternoon (17 seconds, 8685 energy), and the wind is a fresh offshore at 19 mph. It's clean, it's powerful, and it's huge. If you're a charger, this is your day.
Thursday the 10th drops to a more manageable 6ft SW swell, with a light offshore breeze. Still clean. Friday the 11th is a bit weird: the morning is 6ft from the ESE with a short 9-second period, but the afternoon goes glassy. Grab that window.
The second week is more mixed. Saturday the 12th is small, but Sunday the 13th picks up again with 5ft of SSW swell and a 17-second period, clean. The 15th of September is a solid call: 7ft SSW on Tuesday morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon with a gentle offshore breeze. The 16th of September has a glassy morning session at 5ft.
After the 18th, it fades. The swell drops, the wind turns onshore, and the energy dips into the 500-700 range. The main event is the 7th through the 9th of September. That's the heavy stuff. If you're not an expert, stay well clear of the 8th and 9th. For the rest of us, the mornings of the 10th, 13th, and 15th are your best bet for clean, powerful reef waves. Don't miss that glassy Friday afternoon on the 11th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 618 | 552 | 1527 | 2242 | 2673 | 2383 | 3133 | 6499 | 16379 | 10246 | 7807 | 4548 | 1576 | 1274 | 727 | 542 | 572 | 457 | 537 | 549 | 396 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off |
High Tide | 11:03AM0.41m | 9:58PM0.45m | 11:28AM0.47m | 10:48PM0.51m | 11:55AM0.52m | 11:28PM0.56m | 12:21PM0.56m | 00:02AM0.60m | 12:46PM0.58m | 00:34AM0.61m | 1:08PM0.59m | 1:04AM0.60m | 1:28PM0.59m | 1:31AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.28m | 4:42AM0.09m | 4:57PM0.23m | 5:19AM0.04m | 5:30PM0.18m | 5:53AM0.01m | 6:02PM0.14m | 6:23AM0.00m | 6:32PM0.12m | 6:51AM0.02m | 7:01PM0.10m | 7:16AM0.04m | 7:29PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 618 | 552 | 1527 | 2242 | 2673 | 2383 | 3133 | 6499 | 16379 | 10246 | 7807 | 4548 | 1576 | 1274 | 657 | 480 | 205 | 343 | 537 | 549 | 396 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | S 18 | SW 26 | SW 23 | SW 21 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSE 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 258 | 480 | 33 | 45 | 620 | 329 | 1716 | 3781 | — | — | — | 82 | 1259 | 1094 | 639 | 290 | 235 | 457 | 206 | 30 | 241 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 16 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 38 | 38 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | 49 | 40 | 103 | 22 | 12 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 7 | SSE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 295 | 877 | — | 561 | 878 | 800 | 749 | 931 | 727 | 542 | 572 | 528 | 421 | 44 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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