Etang-Sale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about this run at Etang-Sale in feet and Fahrenheit.

The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or just a rashie if you’re tough enough.

We kick things off on Friday, 24 July. The morning is absolute gold – glassy conditions with a clean 7ft south swell, and the energy is pumping at 1181 (moderate). It’s a reef break, so it’s for advanced surfers only, and it’s consistent. The wind is dead calm, making for a real treat. The afternoon cleans up with a 4ft SW groundswell, period a very long 14 seconds, and the energy is up to 1206. That long period will make for some proper shaped waves, but since it’s a reef, it’ll line up nicely.

Saturday, 25 July morning keeps the good times rolling with a 4ft SSW swell at 13 seconds and clean offshore wind from the SE. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few buddies out, but it’s worth it. The afternoon gets a bit onshore and messy, so get your session in early.

Sunday, 26 July is a bit of a write-off – onshore winds and a drop in quality. The morning has a 3ft swell with a very long 20-second period, but that wind is gonna chop it up.

Now, here’s a standout. Monday, 27 July is a cracker. Morning brings a solid 10ft SW groundswell, period 16 seconds, and offshore winds from the SSE. The energy is a powerful 4011 (very strong). This is big, clean, and only for experienced surfers – over 8ft is expert territory. The afternoon holds the same size and clean offshore wind from the SE. This is the best day of the run.

Tuesday, 28 July morning is glassy with a 5ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period. Energy is still strong at 3382. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, but the morning is your window.

Wednesday, 29 July is another beauty – glassy all day. Morning has a 7ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, and the afternoon holds 7ft with the same direction. Both sessions are clean, and the energy is strong.

Thursday, 30 July morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell, but the afternoon gets a bit cross-shore. Still, the morning is a good call.

Friday, 31 July through Saturday, 1 August sees a bit of a drop in quality with onshore or cross-shore winds, but the swell is still hanging around. The waves are still rideable, but not the cleanest.

Then, Sunday, 2 August morning fires up again with a big 10ft ESE swell, 10-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. Energy is 3484 (very strong). That’s going to be a powerful, thumping swell. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, but the morning is a standout for the second week.

Monday, 3 August morning has a 12ft ESE swell, but it’s a bit cross-shore, so it’s more for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops off with onshore wind.

From Tuesday, 4 August through Thursday, 7 August, the swell drops in size, but there are some clean windows. Thursday, 6 August afternoon is glassy with a 4ft SW swell, and Friday, 7 August morning brings a clean 8ft ESE swell with offshore winds.

Saturday, 8 August afternoon wraps it up nicely with a 5ft SW swell, clean offshore wind, and energy at 1205. Good way to finish.

Overall, the standout days are Monday, 27 July and Sunday, 2 August morning – those are the ones to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, there’s plenty of surf, just pick your windows.

Rusty.

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