Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, NE swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it. This next fortnight is a tough one for any surfer looking for a real wave. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead, with the first proper chance of wetting a line not showing up until the very end of the month.
From this Sunday, July 19th, all the way through to July 30th, it’s flat or so small and messy you’d be better off staying on the beach. The water temp is pretty standard for the season, so no surprises there.
The only glimmer of hope comes on Friday, July 31st, at Etretat (reef). A west swell pushes in at about 5ft, but it’s a weak, short-period affair with a 6-second gap. The combined energy is a moderate 146 (moderate wave energy). It’s surfable, but only just. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping the surface clean, but the waves will be limp and weak. It’s a last resort, not a winner.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The first of August is flat, and the 2nd and 3rd offer nothing but tiny, unrideable bumps. Honestly, if you’re thinking of kitesurfing, this might look more interesting than paddling out. The setup for a proper surf just isn’t there.
Stay patient, but don’t get your hopes up. This is one of those blank runs that’s pretty normal for the area when the charts are this quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:58AM7.91m | 3:30PM7.66m | 3:46AM7.56m | 4:18PM7.34m | 4:36AM7.17m | 5:09PM6.99m | 5:31AM6.78m | 6:04PM6.70m | 6:32AM6.46m | 7:04PM6.49m | 7:35AM6.29m | 8:05PM6.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM1.43m | 9:36AM1.28m | 9:57PM1.80m | 10:20AM1.76m | 10:42PM2.25m | 11:05AM2.29m | 11:30PM2.70m | 11:54AM2.80m | 00:26AM3.09m | 12:53PM3.21m | 1:35AM3.33m | 2:07PM3.42m | 2:53AM3.33m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 4 | W 9 | WNW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 9 | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 600 | 351 | 600 | 587 | 306 | 488 | 594 | 488 | 389 | 402 | 447 | 488 | 391 | 382 | 361 | 285 | 367 | 481 | 926 |
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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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