Etang-Sale Surf Break

Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.26° S 55.34° E

Issued: 3 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
24.7° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m 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 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf ahead for Etang-Salé. We’ve got some waiting time, but the good stuff is hiding in there if you’re patient.

The water’s a touch warmer than average, sitting around 77°, so it’s comfortable.

First real shot is Monday afternoon, July 6th. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell rolling in at 12-second intervals, and an offshore wind from the SSE blowing about 18 mph. The surface will be clean. Wave energy is moderate (1987). It’s a decent start, but with crowds sometimes around, you’ll have some company.

Tuesday, July 7th gets serious. By the afternoon, the swell hits 10ft from the S with a 12-second period. The energy is strong (3004). The wind is strong offshore at 25 mph, so it’s clean as a whistle, but paddling out is going to be a battle. Only the big-wave crew needs to be out there.

Wednesday, July 8th is far more manageable. Morning surf is 7ft S swell (11 seconds) with a moderate offshore breeze of about 12 mph. Energy is moderate (1207). It’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon bumps to 8ft from the ESE with a shorter 9-second period, keeping the power up (1846).

Now, Thursday, July 9th morning is the hidden gem. The wind goes glassy—just 3 mph from the SW. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SSE with a 10-second period. The wave energy is low (561), but the conditions will be perfect, smooth, and inviting.

Friday, July 10th afternoon keeps the glassy conditions going with a 4ft SW swell and a long 14-second period. Those lines will be clean, though long-period swells can get a bit straight at the beach break.

Saturday, July 11th morning is for the advanced lot: 6ft SW swell, a very long 15-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is solid (1334). It’s going to be pristine, but the afternoon gets a bit wonky with a cross-on breeze.

The second week sees a dry spell from the afternoon of the 14th through the morning of the 18th, with small swell and messy winds.

Look ahead to Monday, July 20th morning. This is a promising one for the future. A clean 8ft S swell, 14-second period, with a light cross-off wind from the SSE (3 mph). Strong wave energy (2587). Excellent for experienced surfers, but being over a week out, it’s one to watch.

Tuesday, July 21st morning finishes strong: glassy conditions with a 4ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. Clean and easy.

For the best of the best, Thursday July 9th morning is the glassy, smooth winner. For the big-wave energy, Tuesday July 7th afternoon and Monday July 20th morning are your standouts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
2
3
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
12
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
S
12
3
S
12
2.3
S
12
2
S
11
2.5
ESE
9
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1148
1712
1083
2380
1438
934
911
574
437
255
188
519
614
674
1271
1426
1236
2560
2541
2202
1494
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
0
SW
5
S
5
SSW
0
SE
5
WNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
5
W
10
WSW
5
SE
5
NW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
4:48PM0.47m
4:33AM0.45m
5:44PM0.46m
5:50AM0.40m
6:58PM0.46m
7:49AM0.38m
8:24PM0.47m
9:49AM0.40m
9:40PM0.49m
11:06AM0.44m
10:42PM0.53m
12:01PM0.48m
11:33PM0.56m
12:48PM0.51m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.25m
11:00AM0.18m
00:06AM0.26m
12:09PM0.22m
1:58AM0.23m
1:49PM0.24m
3:30AM0.18m
3:26PM0.24m
4:36AM0.11m
4:37PM0.21m
5:28AM0.04m
5:32PM0.19m
6:15AM-0.00m
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part cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
mod rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
 mm
1
8
Temp °C
22
21
21
21
21
22
23
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
24
23
23
24
Feels °C
18
16
14
14
15
20
21
23
23
23
24
24
24
23
26
25
26
26
25
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
12
2.3
SSW
13
1.9
S
12
0.6
SW
16
2.3
S
12
2
S
11
2
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2
SW
14
Energy kJ
1148
1712
1083
208
1438
934
772
574
437
255
188
519
614
674
1271
1426
1236
2560
2541
2202
1494
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSE
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
743
154
42
208
156
171
130
88
109
99
188
79
57
231
57
34
343
34
33
35
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SE
14
0.3
SE
15
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
13
0.7
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
21
0.5
SE
8
0.1
S
18
0.2
ESE
14
Energy kJ
96
154
78
208
121
102
33
17
15
85
78
54
33
74
6
9
33
6
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
5
1.6
S
6
1.9
S
7
3
S
12
2.5
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
9
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
54
193
397
2380
730
427
911
271
311
245
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
13
29
26
26
13
0
0
13
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
14
14
0
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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).

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