Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Etretat over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got the full 16-day outlook for the Etretat region, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough one. The whole window is a bit of a struggle for decent surf. There are no real standouts, just a few days that might get you wet if you're desperate.
Our first chance at a wave comes on Thursday, September 3rd. There’s a pulse of energy pushing in, with a combined swell energy of 109 (moderate), but the swell is a messy 4.0ft from the west with a short, weak period of only 6 seconds. Strong offshore winds from the southwest will keep the surface clean, but that little wind swell is going to be crumbly and lack power. This is a beginner-friendly height, but honestly, the quality is poor.
The following day, Friday, September 4th, might offer a tiny bit more shape. The swell drops to 3.3ft from the west, still with a short period of 6 seconds, and the energy drops to 76. The wind stays offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean again, but it’s still just small, weak surf. The water temperature is a notable 68.7°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
After that, we hit a dead zone. From Saturday, September 5th all the way through Wednesday, September 16th, the surf is essentially flat. The combined energy never gets above 54 and is mostly in the single or low double digits. The swell heights are tiny, between 0.7ft and 1.3ft. There’s a brief moment on the 15th and 16th with glassy conditions, but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a long stretch of nothing.
Honestly, guys, if you’re looking for a paddle, Thursday, September 3rd is your only real shot, and it’s a poor one. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Hang loose and hope the next forecast brings something better.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 42 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 109 | 148 | 78 | 0 | 76 | 69 | 38 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:11PM8.18m | 2:27AM8.10m | 2:49PM7.96m | 3:09AM7.77m | 3:34PM7.59m | 4:00AM7.31m | 4:29PM7.13m | 5:06AM6.82m | 5:43PM6.72m | 6:36AM6.52m | 7:17PM6.59m | 8:13AM6.60m | 8:44PM6.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38AM1.15m | 8:57PM1.41m | 9:17AM1.46m | 9:38PM1.72m | 10:00AM1.90m | 10:26PM2.15m | 10:51AM2.43m | 11:23PM2.61m | 11:56AM2.94m | 00:39AM2.95m | 1:23PM3.20m | 2:12AM2.92m | 2:54PM2.99m | 3:32AM2.47m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 42 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 38 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 14 | W 8 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | N 4 | — | ESE 2 | E 3 | SSE 2 | — | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 28 | 8 | — | 8 | 10 | 28 | 109 | 148 | 78 | 80 | 76 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 28 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 377 | 121 | 301 | 759 | 301 | 301 | 386 | 0 | 339 | 183 | 290 | 147 | 147 | 147 | 185 | 206 | 337 | 313 | 182 | 0 |
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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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