Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Oi, Rusty here. Grab your board and let's get into it. The next 16 days are looking proper for Etang-Sale, a consistent reef setup that's exposed and loves swell from the SSW. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.

We start off Wednesday the 19th with small, clean lines. The morning is a bit average with a cross-on breeze, but it cleans up in the afternoon and turns glassy. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the south with a period of 11 seconds, but the energy is weak (358). It's a good one for a longboard or a funboard to get the arms working.

Thursday the 20th is a real treat. Glassy conditions all day, with a long-period groundswell of 2 ft from the SW rolling in at 16 seconds. The energy is moderate (443). That long period means the waves will have shape and power for their size, and the glassy wind makes it a dream session. Best for a high-performance board.

Friday the 21st builds a bit. The morning is messy with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon turns clean with a cross-off wind. Swell hits 4 ft from the SW at 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (817). A solid afternoon session.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see the swell jump up to 6 ft and then 8 ft from the SW. The wind is light cross-on, so it's a bit lumpy. The energy is strong (1188 to 2554). This is getting into the realm where it's good for experienced surfers, but the conditions aren't pristine.

Monday the 24th is a standout. The morning is glassy, with a solid 8 ft swell from the SSW at 14 seconds. The energy is very strong (2573). The wind is dead calm, making it clean and offering excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.

The following week has a mix. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th drop in size but keep some energy. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are the big hitters. A massive SSW groundswell arrives, with heights of 13 ft to 15 ft and a period of 20 seconds. The energy is immense (11,647 to 12,886). However, the wind on Thursday is a near gale, making it near impossible to paddle into. Friday the 28th is the one to circle. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SE, with a 13 ft swell at 16 seconds. The energy is huge (8804). This is exceptional surf for expert surfers only. The wave comment says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers" - this is a serious session for the brave.

After that, the swell drops but stays consistent. Saturday the 29th still has 10 ft with a gentle offshore, and Sunday the 30th has 6 ft. The last few days of the month and into September bring smaller, cleaner waves with offshore winds, perfect for a variety of abilities.

The real standout is Friday the 28th of August. The consistent Etang-Sale reef will be firing with a massive 13 ft SSW groundswell and a moderate offshore SE wind. The energy is colossal (8804). This is a day for experts only. The second best is Monday the 24th of August, with glassy conditions and a solid 8 ft swell.

Overall, a solid run of surf. A few days of small stuff to start, then a big push in the second week. Keep an eye on the 28th.

Rusty.

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