Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, W swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, lookin' at the same outlook for Etretat. For the next ten days, it's a dead loss. Nothing. Flat, blown out, or just plain junk. Don't bother checking the charts until we get into September.
There is one solitary light at the end of the tunnel. On the morning of Tuesday, September 1st, Etretat finally gets a pulse. A solid 6ft west swell clocks in with a short 7-second period and moderate energy (328). It's not gonna be the prettiest—short-period west swell can be a bit lumpy—but the wind is a fresh southwest offshore at 19 mph, which is a game-changer for keeping the surf clean. This is the only session worth circling on the calendar. With that 6ft size, it's real for the advanced crew only. The reef handles that direction well, but the short period will keep it from being perfect. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" here, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
That's your one shot. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 15 | 15 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:29PM7.52m | 3:48AM7.28m | 4:12PM7.09m | 4:35AM6.79m | 5:03PM6.65m | 5:35AM6.34m | 6:09PM6.30m | 6:51AM6.06m | 7:26PM6.14m | 8:11AM6.04m | 8:41PM6.24m | 9:21AM6.26m | 9:42PM6.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM1.76m | 10:02PM2.14m | 10:20AM2.33m | 10:42PM2.65m | 11:01AM2.90m | 11:28PM3.15m | 11:52AM3.41m | 00:32AM3.54m | 1:07PM3.75m | 2:05AM3.66m | 2:46PM3.73m | 3:29AM3.40m | 3:57PM3.39m | 4:24AM2.96m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | N 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | 110 | 132 | 176 | 77 | 47 | 57 | 130 | 94 | 115 | 32 | — | 32 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 378 | 476 | 301 | 141 | 345 | 301 | 390 | 361 | 282 | 123 | 313 | 147 | 331 | 345 | 348 | 306 | 346 | 421 | 346 | 405 | 447 |
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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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