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Etang-Sale surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 +04
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Etang-Sale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
28.3° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Mar 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 19th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.5
ESE
0.9
SSW
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)131212151581288141414131313131312121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)286264209228167277222250264493663663465394357281290287273250237
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
E
5
S
20
SE
5
NW
5
W
10
SSE
0
ENE
10
SW
0
W
5
W
10
WNW
5
S
5
SE
5
NW
10
W
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		glasscross-
off		glassoffoncross-
on		offglasscrossglasscross-
on		oncross-
off		offglasscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:59PM
0.62
1:22AM
0.63
1:32PM
0.61
1:49AM
0.62
2:07PM
0.57
2:15AM
0.59
2:43PM
0.51
2:42AM
0.55
3:23PM
0.44
3:09AM
0.50
4:17PM
0.36
3:35AM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
0.02
7:29AM
0.05
7:39PM
0.05
8:02AM
0.05
8:07PM
0.09
8:37AM
0.07
8:34PM
0.15
9:15AM
0.10
8:58PM
0.21
10:03AM
0.15
9:10PM
0.27
11:40AM
0.21
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24-
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
125-21133242354453241
Temp. °C282827282828282828282827272727272727272726
Feels °C (?)323232323331332932313131303232303131313029
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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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