Surf Forecasts:
Etel surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etel in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 18 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 8 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 57 | 34 | 31 | 132 | 441 | 430 | 335 | 193 | 2343 | 3082 | 2308 | 2124 | 2338 | 1297 | 6948 | 3949 | 2153 | 763 | 367 | 766 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:47AM3.06m | 10:29PM2.76m | 11:19AM2.90m | 00:41AM2.73m | 1:18PM2.99m | 2:07AM2.95m | 2:21PM3.25m | 2:53AM3.25m | 3:03PM3.56m | 3:29AM3.57m | 3:40PM3.87m | 4:03AM3.89m | 4:15PM4.15m | 4:37AM4.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM1.57m | 5:25AM1.67m | 6:22PM1.59m | 6:48AM1.61m | 7:35PM1.41m | 7:55AM1.39m | 8:30PM1.12m | 8:45AM1.10m | 9:13PM0.79m | 9:27AM0.78m | 9:51PM0.48m | 10:06AM0.47m | 10:28PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:41 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | W 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 12 |
| kJ | 85 | 57 | 34 | 17 | 132 | 441 | 430 | 335 | 193 | — | — | — | — | 2338 | 1012 | — | — | 2153 | 763 | 367 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | WSW 18 | W 10 | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 31 | 8 | 43 | — | — | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | W 14 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | N 3 | NE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 5 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | W 13 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 5 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 143 | 2343 | 3082 | 2308 | 2124 | 1757 | 1297 | 6948 | 3949 | 1509 | 460 | 102 | 766 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 70 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 439 | 470 | 470 | 462 | 314 | 282 | 374 | 462 | 481 | 470 | 465 | 465 |
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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.
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