Surf Forecasts:
Etel surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, W swell with 1,262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etel this week:
The surf forecast for Etel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etel in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
311 | 247 | 353 | 737 | 1109 | 873 | 371 | 179 | 102 | 73 | 32 | 20 | 40 | 107 | 156 | 219 | 1226 | 1130 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:42AM4.22m | 6:56PM4.44m | 7:13AM4.24m | 7:29PM4.37m | 7:47AM4.16m | 8:04PM4.20m | 8:24AM4.01m | 8:44PM3.95m | 9:06AM3.78m | 9:33PM3.63m | 10:01AM3.50m | 10:39PM3.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.08m | 12:53PM0.14m | 1:15AM0.09m | 1:28PM0.18m | 1:50AM0.20m | 2:05PM0.31m | 2:28AM0.40m | 2:47PM0.52m | 3:12AM0.67m | 3:37PM0.79m | 4:05AM0.98m | 4:41PM1.06m | |||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | W 15 | — | W 12 |
311 | 247 | — | — | 1109 | 873 | 371 | 179 | 102 | 73 | 32 | 20 | 40 | 107 | — | — | 302 | — | 522 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
221 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 16 | W 14 | — |
— | 89 | 353 | 737 | 799 | 653 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 156 | 219 | 1226 | 1130 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 100 | 286 | 462 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 1 | 100 | 472 | 88 | 88 | 181 | 0 | 135 | 80 | 0 |
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Information about the Etel Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Etel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Etel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Etel 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 (Etel) 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 Etel 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.
Etel is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Lanester. If you plan a holiday in Morbihan - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lanester. Lanester has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











