Etang-Sale Surf Break

Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.26° S 55.34° E

Issued: 9 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Etang-Sale sea temperature is
25.3° C

1.2°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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 5,348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period with SSW 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 (Jun 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
20
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.2
SSW
18
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4213
4896
4277
2859
1850
1689
1208
814
599
558
1573
1774
1552
1039
854
2425
1845
1609
1045
742
691
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
SE
35
SE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
40
SE
25
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:13AM0.36m
9:46PM0.44m
11:07AM0.38m
10:22PM0.45m
11:43AM0.40m
10:54PM0.47m
12:11PM0.41m
11:26PM0.49m
12:38PM0.42m
11:57PM0.50m
1:04PM0.43m
00:28AM0.52m
1:31PM0.44m
Low Tide
3:47AM0.24m
3:16PM0.27m
4:32AM0.20m
4:09PM0.26m
5:08AM0.15m
4:52PM0.25m
5:40AM0.11m
5:28PM0.23m
6:12AM0.08m
6:02PM0.21m
6:43AM0.06m
6:32PM0.20m
7:13AM0.05m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
22
25
25
23
25
25
23
24
24
22
23
23
22
23
22
22
23
24
23
24
24
Feels °C
23
24
23
23
23
24
23
24
20
20
19
18
18
18
17
18
19
20
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
20
3
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
15
2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
4213
4896
4277
2859
1850
1689
1208
814
599
465
1573
1774
1552
1039
813
2425
1845
1609
1045
742
691
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
8
1.2
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.4
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
12
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SE
7
0.6
ESE
9
1.2
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.2
SE
9
Energy kJ
584
483
500
346
280
267
201
132
143
558
216
360
365
112
854
122
53
171
130
226
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.3
E
9
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
21
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
23
Energy kJ
161
16
22
71
5
5
246
11
22
83
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.3
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1
SSE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.8
SE
9
0.9
SSE
6
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
2
SE
9
Energy kJ
1116
971
940
760
655
699
608
488
171
192
176
154
147
363
136
143
505
50
493
481
635
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
13
13
26
13
13
29
0
13
13
0
0
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
7
9
5
5
5
6
5
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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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