
Surf Forecasts:
Etel surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, W swell with 1,144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etel in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 17 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 80 | 56 | 50 | 235 | 197 | 279 | 340 | 274 | 133 | 327 | 241 | 559 | 1074 | 499 | 297 | 206 | 184 | 138 | 134 | 806 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:29PM4.23m | 7:43AM4.07m | 7:59PM3.94m | 8:13AM3.83m | 8:30PM3.61m | 8:44AM3.55m | 9:05PM3.28m | 9:23AM3.25m | 9:50PM2.96m | 10:19AM2.96m | 11:12PM2.70m | 12:27PM2.81m | 1:58AM2.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:26PM0.13m | 1:46AM0.29m | 2:03PM0.39m | 2:21AM0.61m | 2:42PM0.72m | 2:59AM0.96m | 3:25PM1.07m | 3:43AM1.30m | 4:18PM1.40m | 4:43AM1.59m | 5:34PM1.63m | 6:08AM1.73m | 7:06PM1.64m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 16 |
90 | 80 | 56 | 50 | — | — | 279 | — | 274 | 133 | 173 | 241 | 225 | 1074 | 499 | 297 | 206 | 184 | 138 | 127 | 806 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 17 | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 16 | WNW 10 |
5 | 22 | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 559 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 134 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 3 | W 10 | — | W 4 | W 10 | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | 1 | 235 | 197 | 4 | 340 | — | 14 | 327 | — | — | 739 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 77 | 1 | 73 | 135 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 181 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 121 | 77 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 1 |
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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.










