Reunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it's Rusty. Let's talk about the waves coming our way in Reunion. This is a classic mixed bag, with a few standout sessions and plenty of periods where the wind or rain will have the final say. The good news is that there are some crackers on the horizon, but you're gonna have to pick your moments.

The water's sittin' at around 68°F, which is a touch cooler than we'd expect for this time of year—that anomaly of minus 3°F is noticeable. Don't forget the booties if you're a cold-water wimp.

We kick things off with a bit of a lull. A small, short-period E swell over the weekend is there, but the wind is cross-offshore and the energy is weak (189). It’s really just small, weak surf for Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning. The real story starts to build on Monday the 14th, but Monday's a write-off with a strong offshore breeze that's gonna make it near-impossible to paddle into these small waves. Don't bother.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. You're looking at a solid 7ft E swell, long 10-second period, and the magic word: *glass*. Tuesday morning is glassy, absolutely clean and smooth. The combined energy is pumping at 893. This is the pick of the first week, hands down. Tuesday afternoon stays good with gentle offshore winds and a very solid 7ft E swell. Get in the water.

Wednesday morning the 16th is still rideable, with 6ft E swell, but a light cross-shore wind will put a tiny bump on it. By Wednesday afternoon the S wind picks up, ruining the party. Thursday is a write-off with onshore winds and building short-period S swell. By Thursday afternoon the swell hits 10ft, but it's onshore, lumpy, and just a mess.

Friday the 18th is a redemption day. The swell drops back a touch to 7ft from the SSE, but the wind swings back to a lovely cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. The waves will be clean and punchy. The energy is still solid at 929. Another very good session.

The second half of September goes a bit wild. Saturday the 19th and all of Sunday the 20th are no-go zones. A powerful, long-period S swell arrives, hitting 12ft on the Sunday with massive combined energy (4184), but it's accompanied by heavy rain and howling cross-onshore winds. That's a disaster zone for paddle surfing—more of a kitesurfer's playground if anything. The rest of the third week is a series of marginal or poor conditions as the swell swings around, but with onshore and cross-onshore winds spoiling it.

The real standout of the whole 16-day window is way out there. Mark your calendars for Saturday the 26th of September. A 7ft S groundswell with a very long 15-second period and an offshore NE wind. The combined energy is massive at 2456. That's a big, powerful, long-period groundswell from the south. Now, because it's long-period, it can be a bit wonky at some beach breaks. It'll be at its best at the points and reefs. The morning will be a bit windier, but Saturday afternoon is the one to aim for. 6ft S swell, 14-second period, moderate offshore wind, and a top-quality rating. That's the pick of the entire run. For experienced surfers only—this is not a beginner's wave.

For the rest of the final week, Sunday the 27th gives up on us as onshore winds return. The energy drops right off. So in summary: Tuesday the 15th is the early highlight, Friday the 18th is good, and Saturday the 26th is the absolute prize. The long-range stuff is less certain, but that 26th forecast has got me excited.

Rusty.

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