Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call. We’re looking at the Etretat region, and I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days look bleak for surf. The first record kicks off on the 1st of August with a tiny 0.3ft west swell, but it’s a complete no-go. The wind is a messy cross-shore from the north-west at 12 mph, and the wave energy is weak, sitting at just (2). The water is a warm 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight.
We’ve got a long stretch of no real surf here. For the first week, from the 1st through to the 10th of August, the swell is almost non-existent or just too small and weak to do anything with. The biggest bump in that period is a 2ft west swell on the 7th, but it’s accompanied by a strong onshore wind, making it a total mess. Most days the combined energy is in the single digits or zero – that’s how flat it is.
The only faint glimmer in this whole outlook comes on the 11th of August. Tuesday morning, we’ve got a 3ft swell from the west-northwest. The wind is glassy, coming from the east-southeast at 3 mph, and the wave state is listed as "glassy." That’s as clean as it gets. The combined energy picks up to (30), which is still weak for the area, but it’s the best we’ll see. The swell period is a short 5 seconds though, so it’s not going to have much push. This is for the reef break at Etretat, which is consistent and exposed to the swell, but it’s set up for beginners. Still, with those conditions, it’s the only session worth paddling out for in the entire 16-day window.
After that, the 12th of August drops back to a tiny 0.3ft, and the rest of the second week is more of the same – small, weak, or flat. The 15th sees a 2ft north-west swell, but the wind shifts onshore and strong on the Saturday afternoon, ruining it. By the 16th of August, we’ve got strong breeze and rain, with zero swell. It’s a tough run, but this is a spot that can go quiet for a stretch. Sometimes the forecasts change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, the only day to even consider is the 11th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 5 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 7 | NNE 4 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 22 | 8 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:42AM7.89m | 2:05PM7.81m | 2:16AM7.88m | 2:40PM7.77m | 2:54AM7.77m | 3:19PM7.64m | 3:37AM7.56m | 4:05PM7.42m | 4:28AM7.26m | 5:01PM7.14m | 5:32AM6.94m | 6:09PM6.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM1.61m | 8:27AM1.33m | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:03AM1.41m | 9:22PM1.74m | 9:42AM1.61m | 10:03PM1.96m | 10:25AM1.92m | 10:49PM2.26m | 11:14AM2.31m | 11:45PM2.58m | 12:15PM2.69m | 00:56AM2.81m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 8 | NNE 5 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | 45 | 22 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 10 | NNE 5 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | — | W 2 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 18 | — | 1 | 2 | 25 | — | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 88 | 77 | 40 | — | — | 8 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 402 | 339 | 362 | 759 | 302 | 147 | 344 | 377 | 362 | 358 | 301 | 386 | 447 | 329 | 141 | 143 | 126 | 371 | 509 | 574 |
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