Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NE swell with 38 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
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 on the cards for our local stretch.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough start. For the next couple of weeks, the surf is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re looking at a real dry spell from the get-go. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Wednesday the 19th of August, so we’ve got a solid 13 days of nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a long blank run, but around here, it happens. Don’t let it get you down; forecasts can shift.
The only real glimmer of hope comes mid-week, on Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell picks up a touch, hitting about 6ft out of the west. The combined energy is moderate at 272, so there’s some push behind it. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW, which should keep things reasonably clean. The period is a short 6 seconds though, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy and disorganised. Still, it’s the best we’ll see.
Thursday the 20th of August keeps the same vibe, with a 7ft west swell and a moderate 371 energy. Winds stay cross-off from the WSW, so it remains rideable. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but it’s better than nothing. This is pushing into the 7ft range, so it’s getting a bit more serious for the beginners.
The real standout, and the only one I’d truly get excited about, is Friday the 21st of August. We’ve got a 5ft west-northwest swell with a solid 206 energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the west, making for clean conditions. The period is still short at 7 seconds, but the combination of size and clean wind is the best on offer. This is the window to aim for.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a total write-off. The best chance of a wave is on the 21st of August at Etretat. The water temp is a very unusual 69°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice surprise if you’re in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NNE 4 | E 3 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 0 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
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 | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | W 11 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 27 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | N 4 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | E 3 | SE 3 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 39 | 28 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 19 | 8 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 348 | 500 | 358 | 358 | 467 | 447 | 382 | 377 | 373 | 378 | 421 | 339 | 378 | 732 | 378 | 378 | 732 | 161 | 161 | 147 | 290 |
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