Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's get stuck into what we've got for the next couple of weeks around Etretat. I’ve looked over the charts, and honestly, it’s not the most inspiring run of surf we’ve seen. There’s a long, flat spell to start, but there is one day that’s got my attention for the brave amongst you.
First up, you’re going to have to be patient. From now right through the end of July and into the first couple of days of August, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a solid desert of tiny ankle-biters at 0.3ft to 2ft with poor conditions and no real energy. The combined swell energy is basically a big fat zero or barely a whisper for days at a time. It’s not even worth getting the wetsuit damp.
Then, finally, on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, we get a little pulse of life. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the only game in town. Etretat itself picks up a 7ft swell, right out of the W. The period is a middling 8 seconds, not exactly a groundswell, but the combined energy jumps right up to 558, so there’s some proper weight in the water. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NW, which will keep it from getting too torn up, just a little side-chop on the face. At 7ft, we’re talking a lot of water moving around. That’s not for beginners; this is a session for those who know the reef well and aren’t afraid of a bit of a wash-through. The crowd factor here is listed as "sometimes", so you might get a few out, but it won’t be a circus.
The afternoon of that Sunday drops a little, to 5ft, but the wind gets a bit more cross-onshore from the N, making it choppier. After that, Monday and Tuesday of the 3rd and 4th see the swell back down into the 3ft to 4ft range, but it’s all onshore from the ENE or NE, which will be a messy, bumpy mess. Not worth the paddle.
So, the honest truth: the only real stand-out window is that Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. It’s not a classic Etretat day with that wind and period, but it’s the only size on offer. The water at Etretat is running at 66°F, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so a full wetsuit isn't needed, just a spring suit.
Hang in there. The long-range stuff after that flatlines again, so don’t hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | NE 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:35AM6.29m | 8:05PM6.43m | 8:39AM6.28m | 9:04PM6.50m | 9:37AM6.42m | 9:58PM6.69m | 10:29AM6.66m | 10:45PM6.95m | 11:14AM6.94m | 11:27PM7.21m | 11:53AM7.21m | 00:04AM7.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM3.33m | 2:07PM3.42m | 2:53AM3.33m | 3:22PM3.37m | 3:58AM3.10m | 4:20PM3.13m | 4:48AM2.77m | 5:06PM2.81m | 5:30AM2.40m | 5:46PM2.46m | 6:07AM2.05m | 6:23PM2.15m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | N 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | N 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 56 | 62 | 59 | 86 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 621 | 447 | 528 | 719 | 767 | 805 | 386 | 621 | 387 | 329 | 290 | 393 | 147 | 184 | 206 | 301 | 292 | 378 | 292 |
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The above surf forecast table for Etretat provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Etretat can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Etretat 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 (Etretat) 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).
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