Surf Forecasts:
Etretat surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Etretat this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Etretat in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
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 the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a very quiet picture for the most part. The first half of the 16-day window is basically a write-off for any decent surf. We're looking at a long stretch of flat or very small, weak, sloppy waves from the 19th of August all the way through to the 1st of September. The swell energy is a pathetic 0 to 55 (weak energy) for most of that time, with short-period, weak windswells. The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, making it even messier. There's nothing to get excited about here.
Things start to look a little more promising right at the end of the run. We have a potential standout window on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell picks up to 7 ft to 7 ft from the WNW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 360-374 (moderate wave energy), so there's some push behind it. The big news is the wind: it's offshore, WSW, at 16 mph, which should keep things clean. Now, with the swell size between 7 ft and 7 ft, this is getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone, and the short period means it could be a bit crumbly. But for the more experienced crew, this is the best chance we get.
The only break on offer is Etretat, a reef break which is consistent and beginner-friendly in smaller conditions, though today it's not for the faint-hearted. The surf quality is marked as "poor" for most of the run, but on that Wednesday the 2nd there's a chance for "good surf conditions." Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in just yet.
Overall, it's a waiting game. The first 14 days are a flat spell, so don't plan a trip around it. That Wednesday the 2nd of September at Etretat is the one to watch, if the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNE 3 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 31 | 40 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 34 | 10 | 4 | 11 |
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-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:15AM6.62m | 10:30PM6.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:45PM2.93m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | 18 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNE 5 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 40 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 4 | NW 4 | — |
| kJ | 25 | 232 | 134 | 125 | 178 | 13 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 34 | 10 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 301 | 424 | 410 | 282 | 123 | 147 | 147 | 183 | 183 | 285 | 346 | 356 | 447 | 402 | 680 | 764 | 397 | 215 | 215 |
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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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