Etang-Sale surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 07 May 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
27.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Etang-Sale in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 8th May)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.2
S
12
2.5
S
16
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1.9
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
0.6
SW
13
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
144
129
138
437
3725
2629
2095
986
809
403
330
581
368
310
416
266
358
298
144
314
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
E
5
SSE
20
SE
5
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
WSW
15
SE
20
SE
5
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:41PM0.35m
2:58AM0.44m
5:01PM0.33m
3:54AM0.41m
7:54PM0.35m
5:56AM0.39m
9:03PM0.41m
8:06AM0.41m
9:37PM0.47m
9:21AM0.45m
10:10PM0.52m
10:16AM0.49m
10:44PM0.57m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.27m
10:16AM0.19m
8:48PM0.30m
12:02PM0.22m
00:40AM0.34m
1:53PM0.21m
2:53AM0.30m
2:56PM0.18m
3:44AM0.24m
3:43PM0.15m
4:25AM0.18m
4:25PM0.12m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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5:52
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:49
5:49
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
28
29
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
25
26
26
24
25
26
26
27
26
27
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
SW
13
1.2
S
12
2.5
S
16
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SE
7
Energy kJ
125
120
90
138
437
3725
2629
2095
986
809
403
330
581
368
303
416
220
94
221
144
54
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.8
SE
8
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.8
S
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SSE
7
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
212
144
129
113
134
12
91
40
67
75
122
239
249
277
310
167
266
350
41
41
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
19
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SE
6
0.6
S
11
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
134
134
118
85
266
12
90
75
83
121
232
169
114
198
38
89
71
51
33
113
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
1
ESE
4
1
E
5
0.7
E
6
1.4
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
7
1
SE
6
1.4
ESE
7
0.8
SE
6
1.3
E
8
1.7
ESE
7
0.9
SE
6
1.9
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
0.9
SE
6
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
17
40
49
34
261
318
314
69
203
46
198
240
66
358
298
61
314
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
14
0
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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