Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNE swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. Let’s get into it.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s really nothing to get excited about. The first few days are a total write-off. We’re talking about a gap of flat to tiny, poor-condition surf right through until at least the 11th of August. The water is sitting at 69°F – that’s about 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual. It feels like a bath out there, but sadly, not a bath with any waves.
We do finally see a tiny pulse of energy on the 11th of August. Tuesday morning, the swell bumps up to 1ft from the NE – but the period is a short 4 seconds, so there’s barely any push. The combined energy is only a weak 8. The wind is offshore from the WSW though, so it’ll be clean. Tuesday afternoon, it actually builds to 3ft from the NNE, still with that short 4-second period, and the energy creeps up to 32. Winds go light and cross-off. It’s the best we’ll see, but honestly, for a beginner-friendly reef break that needs a proper swell, this is tiny. It’s not worth a trip.
The rest of the window is just more of the same – tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and a lot of moderate breezes. The 16th of August shows a 2ft swell from the west with a 5-second period, giving us a combined energy of 39, which is still weak. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not going to be clean. The 17th is similar, 2ft from the west, offshore wind, and a combined energy of 33. It’s clean, but there’s just no size or power. The 21st of August has a 1ft swell from the WNW with a stronger 16 mph cross-off wind, but the energy is still a weak 19. Nothing to write home about.
This is a classic blank run for Etretat. It’s a fickle spot, and sometimes the forecasts just don’t line up. Keep an eye on it, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 55 | 2 | 8 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:01PM7.14m | 5:32AM6.94m | 6:09PM6.90m | 6:49AM6.73m | 7:27PM6.83m | 8:11AM6.77m | 8:43PM6.99m | 9:25AM7.03m | 9:51PM7.32m | 10:29AM7.41m | 10:49PM7.72m | 11:23AM7.80m | 11:40PM8.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:14AM2.31m | 11:45PM2.58m | 12:15PM2.69m | 00:56AM2.81m | 1:34PM2.92m | 2:21AM2.78m | 3:00PM2.80m | 3:40AM2.40m | 4:12PM2.39m | 4:44AM1.84m | 5:10PM1.88m | 5:36AM1.30m | 5:59PM1.42m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 8 | NNE 5 | W 10 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 11 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 11 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | — | NE 3 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 31 | 29 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 55 | — | 4 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 421 | 481 | 358 | 358 | 390 | 447 | 382 | 373 | 378 | 383 | 378 | 378 | 387 | 391 | 378 | 732 | 378 | 141 | 371 | 292 |
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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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