Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, W swell with 727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The surf forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our little corner of the coast. It’s been a bit of a flat spell, but don’t walk away just yet.
Right now, the ocean is pretty much dead. We’re looking at a real dry patch for the first few days. From Monday the 24th right through to the end of the week, it’s tiny, messy, and not worth getting wet for. The water is sitting at a notably warm 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight.
We finally get a pulse of life on Saturday the 29th. The morning at Etretat sees a 6ft swell from the west, with clean offshore winds out of the southwest. The energy is moderate (286), and while the period is a short 7 seconds, it’s our first proper option. The wind is going to be a bit fresh so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s rideable. This is more of a “get the rust off” session than a classic.
The real standout is shaping up for Tuesday the 8th of September. That’s a full week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed, but the models are lighting up. The morning session at Etretat is looking special. We’ve got a solid 8ft west swell, pushed by a clean offshore breeze from the south-southwest. The combined energy is strong (663), and the conditions are flagged as very good. The break is a consistent reef, and with a moderate offshore wind, it’s going to be clean and lined up. That’s the one to mark on your calendar. At 8ft, this is for the experienced crew; beginners will want to sit this one out.
A few other days have some size, like the 30th of August morning with a 6ft swell and fresh offshore wind, but it’s marked as marginal. The risk of thunderstorms and the strong wind make it a gamble. The morning of the 3rd of September also has a solid 7ft, but again, the wind is fresh and the conditions are borderline.
The afternoon of the 6th of September sees a tiny, very long-period 20-second swell, but it’s only 0.7ft – all show and no go.
So, the takeaway: the next week is a write-off, but keep your eyes on the horizon for that Tuesday the 8th. That’s the one that could be a proper autumn gem.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 250 | 286 | 148 | 31 | 461 | 98 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:21AM6.26m | 9:42PM6.53m | 10:15AM6.62m | 10:30PM6.90m | 10:58AM7.02m | 11:09PM7.29m | 11:33AM7.41m | 11:43PM7.66m | 12:04PM7.75m | 00:14AM7.96m | 12:34PM8.02m | 00:45AM8.18m | 1:04PM8.20m | 1:16AM8.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM3.39m | 4:24AM2.96m | 4:45PM2.93m | 5:06AM2.47m | 5:23PM2.45m | 5:42AM1.99m | 5:59PM2.00m | 6:17AM1.57m | 6:33PM1.62m | 6:51AM1.25m | 7:07PM1.36m | 7:25AM1.05m | 7:42PM1.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | W 10 | WSW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 56 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | 31 | — | 98 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | NE 6 | W 9 | — | NE 6 | W 8 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | NE 6 | N 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | ESE 2 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 4 | WNW 8 | — | W 7 |
| kJ | 36 | 58 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | 6 | 13 | 250 | 286 | 148 | 16 | 461 | — | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 753 | 39 | 281 | 170 | 301 | 339 | 306 | 373 | 301 | 358 | 118 | 118 | 141 | 8 | 0 | 383 | 301 | 339 | 732 | 424 |
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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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