Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, I’m gonna be straight with you – the outlook for Etretat over the next sixteen days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly anything to get excited about. The water is currently sitting at 65°F – that’s a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual. But warm water won’t save a flat spell.
The first week is basically a write-off. From Thursday 9th July right through to Monday 20th July, we’ve got a consistent run of poor surf conditions. The waves are tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1.0ft, and the wind is blowing straight onshore from the NNE or NE, often at 12 to 25 mph, which is making a mess of things. The swell energy is barely registering, with figures like 6, 8, or 11 on the combined energy scale – that’s as weak as it gets. Even on Saturday 11th July when the swell bumps up to 4ft, the period is a short 5 seconds and the wind is a strong 25 mph onshore, so it’s just a churned-up mess. Not worth paddling out for.
There’s a small window of cleaner conditions from the 16th to the 18th of July, with some cross-offshore winds, but the swell is basically non-existent at 0.3ft. That’s a lake, not a surf break.
The only glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the period. On Tuesday morning, 21st July, we finally see a cleaner setup with a 3ft swell from the west and a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is a modest 74, which is still weak, but it’s the best thing we’ve seen. The wind is clean, and the swell direction is straight out of the west, which is the optimum swell direction for the Etretat reef. This is the standout of the outlook, but it’s a very long way off and the energy is low, so don’t hold your breath.
For the rest of the time, you’re looking at gaps of several days with absolutely zero recommendations. It’s a blank run. Honestly, for this area, that’s not unusual. It tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change, but right now, this is a time to wax the longboard for a flat day paddle or just take a break. The kite surfers might get a look-in on the windier days, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | W 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | W 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 68 | 26 | 103 | 68 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 111 | 2 | 47 | 148 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:48PM7.00m | 7:19AM6.92m | 7:54PM7.10m | 8:26AM7.05m | 8:57PM7.30m | 9:30AM7.29m | 9:56PM7.58m | 10:30AM7.58m | 10:53PM7.86m | 11:26AM7.85m | 11:46PM8.10m | 12:19PM8.05m | 00:36AM8.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM2.54m | 1:26AM2.69m | 2:00PM2.60m | 2:41AM2.53m | 3:14PM2.44m | 3:52AM2.17m | 4:21PM2.11m | 4:53AM1.69m | 5:19PM1.72m | 5:47AM1.23m | 6:11PM1.38m | 6:37AM0.88m | 6:59PM1.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 68 | 26 | 103 | 68 | 53 | 213 | 186 | 118 | 220 | 155 | 46 | 111 | 91 | 47 | 148 | 117 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 398 | 292 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 359 | 368 | 361 | 535 | 383 | 643 | 24 | 428 | 207 | 383 | 123 | 24 | 123 | 141 | 58 |
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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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