Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of reef.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell heading our way, starting on Monday the 7th and laying down some serious lines for the advanced crew. The water is sitting at 76.1°, which is a touch warmer than what you’d normally expect for this time of year. The standout window? That’s Wednesday the 9th. Swell holds at a solid 13.1ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period, and while the wind is a fresh offshore breeze, it’s keeping things clean. The combined energy here is pumping hard (9153). This is serious, powerful reef surf—absolutely not for beginners. With a 17-second period, it’ll be lining up nicely on this reef, but those sets will have some weight and stretch between them.

Monday the 7th kicks things off with 7.5ft to 8.2ft SSW swell. A moderate offshore breeze keeps it tidy, and the water’s got that slight warmth to it. The combined energy is already strong (2287 to 3107). This is for experienced paddlers only—over 5ft and solid.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell jump to 8.2ft, peaking at 13.1ft by the afternoon with a bigger S pulse. The wind cranks up to a strong offshore, but with speeds hitting 31 mph, paddling out becomes a real battle. The energy is very strong (12086 in the afternoon). This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a fun paddle session.

Wednesday the 9th is the pick. It’s the same 13.1ft SSW groundswell, period stretching to 17 seconds, and the wind backs off to a fresh breeze. That combined energy is still massive (9153). This is big, powerful reef surf, clean and raw. Only for the experienced.

Thursday the 10th eases off slightly to a 6.6ft SSW groundswell, clean with a moderate offshore in the morning. Still over 5ft, so it’s not for learners, but it’s a bit more manageable.

Friday the 11th drops a notch. Morning has 6.9ft from the ESE with a short, choppy 9-second period, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light WSW breeze and a cleaner 5.6ft SSE groundswell. Better shape for the afternoon session.

Saturday the 12th stays in the 4.6ft to 5.2ft range, clean with offshore or light winds. Good for a fun, relaxed surf if you’re okay with the moderate energy levels.

Sunday the 13th sees a fresh 5.6ft SSW groundswell with very long 18-second period. The morning has a clean offshore breeze. That period is long, so it’ll reel down the reef beautifully, but expect longer waits between sets.

Monday the 14th is a glassy morning with 5.9ft from the SW. That’s a real gem if you can get out early. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong offshore wind.

Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th keep the quality up. Tuesday afternoon goes dead glassy with 5.6ft SSW, and Wednesday morning is glassy with 4.9ft SSW. Both are clean, fun options for the intermediate and above crew.

Thursday the 17th is a write-off. Small, messy, cross-onshore winds. The run of good days goes quiet here for a stretch.

Friday the 18th marks the return. A 3.6ft to 4.3ft SW groundswell with a very long 20-second period in the morning. Light offshore winds. The energy is moderate (1177), but that period is exceptional. It’ll wrap in nicely with clean conditions. A promising but less certain call given it’s further out.

Saturday the 19th looks solid again: 5.6ft SW with a moderate offshore. Good, clean fun right through the day.

Sunday the 20th has a 5.2ft SW in the morning, but keep an eye on the afternoon: a 7.9ft SSW pulse with a shorter 10-second period and light winds. That one has moderate energy (1889) but the period is short, so it could be a little lumpy.

Monday the 21st brings a big 9.8ft SSW swell, but onshore or cross-shore winds spoil the party. That’s one for the big-wave specialists only, and even then, the wind messes with the shape.

Tuesday the 22nd finishes the run with 6.2ft clean in the morning, but the wind turns cross-shore in the afternoon. Still some fun waves to be had if you pick your session.

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