Surf Forecasts:
Etang-Sale surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s. 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 (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etang-Sale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. We’re looking at a solid run for Etang-Sale – a heavy reef break for advanced crew only. If you’re not comfortable out there, just watch.
First call is Sunday afternoon (August 16) . An 8-foot SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. Energy is pumping at 3499 units, but the wind is cross-on from the West at 6 mph. It’s gonna be bumpy and marginal. I’d sit this one out.
Monday afternoon (August 17) is where it turns. Swell drops to 4 feet, still a long-period 16-second SSW, and the wind swings offshore from the SSE at 6 mph. Clean, glassy conditions for the reef. Energy is a solid 1397. This is excellent for experienced surfers – your first real target.
Tuesday (August 18) morning is messy, but the afternoon is glassy. Swell at 4 feet, 12-second South pulse. Low energy (742), but with zero wind, it’ll be fun on the smaller sets.
The middle of the week (19-20 August) drops off – small and clean, nothing to get excited about.
Then we hit Saturday (August 22) . Morning shows 6 feet of SW swell, 14-second period, and it’s glassy. Energy is 1066. Afternoon is clean offshore, swell at 6 feet. This is the sweet spot.
Sunday (August 23) brings 8-foot SSW swell. Morning wind is cross – a bit messy – but the afternoon cleans up with SSE offshore wind at 6 mph. 8-foot sets, clean, with energy at 2250. Experts only.
Monday (24 August) stays clean at 6 feet.
Now, look ahead to Wednesday (August 26) . Huge day: 15-foot SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 10,644. Morning wind is 13 mph cross-off – doable but punishing. The afternoon brings 25 mph offshore wind. That’s “hard to paddle into.” This is for the elite. It’s also a prime kite-surfing setup.
Thursday (27 August) is similar: 10-foot swell with 31 mph offshore wind. Near-gale force. Nearly impossible to paddle.
From Friday (August 28) onward, it settles down. Clean 5-7 foot swell with fresh offshore winds. Good, but not epic.
Water temp is a warm 77°F, a touch above normal.
Crowds here can show up “sometimes.” On the good days, expect a lineup. The break is consistent, so it’s reliable.
Best bets: Monday afternoon (August 17) for a clean entry point, and Saturday (August 22) for the glassy, powerful session. The monster swell on 26-27 August is for the hardest of the hard.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3499 | 1194 | 901 | 701 | 510 | 411 | 330 | 291 | 242 | 235 | 184 | 248 | 212 | 313 | 746 | 833 | 938 | 1052 | 1116 | 1027 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | on |
High Tide | 2:49AM0.50m | 3:09PM0.50m | 3:11AM0.44m | 3:23PM0.47m | 3:30AM0.38m | 3:36PM0.43m | 3:45AM0.32m | 3:49PM0.40m | 3:20PM0.36m | 12:20PM0.36m | 10:19PM0.37m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM0.17m | 9:02AM0.16m | 9:25PM0.19m | 9:12AM0.20m | 9:54PM0.22m | 9:05AM0.24m | 10:30PM0.25m | 8:22AM0.26m | 6:32AM0.26m | 4:49AM0.21m | 4:45PM0.31m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 3499 | 1115 | 901 | 653 | 510 | 411 | 330 | 291 | 242 | 235 | 184 | 248 | 96 | 313 | 746 | 833 | 938 | 1052 | 1116 | 1027 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | SE 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 1194 | 875 | 701 | 301 | 301 | 206 | 162 | 147 | 151 | 144 | 94 | 212 | 310 | 41 | 37 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 700 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | S 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 18 | S 15 | S 14 | E 4 |
| kJ | 16 | 7 | 143 | 43 | 27 | 301 | 206 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 12 | 95 | 96 | 38 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 4 |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | 269 | 180 | — | 215 | 245 | — | — | — | — | 209 | 136 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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