Surf Forecasts:
La Sauzaie surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,644 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Sauzaie this week:
The surf forecast for La Sauzaie over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Sauzaie in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Sauzaie over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the La Sauzaie region. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, so don’t rush out the door just yet. The first few days are pretty much a write-off with onshore winds and messy, poor surf.
The first real glimmer of something rideable shows up on Tuesday, 1st September. The morning session is where it’s at. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the W with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNE, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface glassy. The combined energy is moderate (230), so there’s enough push to have some fun on a longboard or a fish. Could be a nice little dawny before the wind swings around and chops it up in the afternoon.
Wednesday morning, 2nd September, is tiny but clean. We’re talking 2ft from the WNW with a 8-second period and very light cross-off wind. The energy is weak (53), so this is strictly for the foamie crew or anyone who just needs a paddle. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for every bump.
Now, Saturday, 5th September – that’s the standout of the whole outlook. The morning is looking prime. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the WNW with a long 12-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the ENE, light and glassy. The combined energy is moderate (343), and the conditions are described as gentle offshore and clean. This is a reef break, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely and offer some proper lines. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and on a Saturday with good conditions, expect the crowds to be a factor. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. The afternoon hangs in there too, with offshore winds and a clean 3ft, making for a solid day out.
The following week gets a bit mixed. Thursday, 11th September, brings a pulse of 5ft swell from the W with a very long 13-second period, but the wind is howling onshore from the SSW. The energy is strong (837), but it’s blown out – better for kite surfing than a clean paddle session. Sunday, 13th September, has a similar story: 5ft from the W, 12-second period, strong energy (953), but cross-shore winds making it choppy and tricky.
For the best of the best, lock in Saturday morning, 5th September. The offshore wind, clean conditions, and that long-period groundswell will make La Sauzaie fire. It’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | W 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 505 | 199 | 317 | 470 | 654 | 567 | 320 | 230 | 136 | 78 | 53 | 33 | 19 | 61 | 72 | 181 | 147 | 429 | 414 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:29AM4.28m | 6:42PM4.51m | 6:58AM4.30m | 7:12PM4.45m | 7:29AM4.24m | 7:45PM4.29m | 8:03AM4.10m | 8:23PM4.04m | 8:44AM3.87m | 9:09PM3.71m | 9:35AM3.58m | 10:13PM3.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:40AM-0.02m | 12:53PM0.04m | 1:15AM-0.01m | 1:29PM0.08m | 1:52AM0.10m | 2:09PM0.21m | 2:32AM0.30m | 2:52PM0.43m | 3:17AM0.59m | 3:42PM0.70m | 4:10AM0.91m | 4:43PM0.98m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | 8:52 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | W 13 | W 15 | W 13 |
| kJ | 505 | 199 | — | — | — | 567 | 320 | 230 | 136 | 78 | 53 | 33 | 19 | 61 | 72 | — | 121 | 279 | 414 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 197 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | 157 | 317 | 470 | 654 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 181 | 147 | 429 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 80 | 139 | 364 | 80 | 80 | 14 | 0 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 395 | 191 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
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