Reunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Reunion.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't write it off. Saturday the 12th is pretty ordinary with small 3-foot waves from the east and a gentle offshore, but the energy is weak (163). It's surfable but nothing to get excited about. Heads up, the water's sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 13th sees a change. The swell drops in height to 2 to 2 feet, but look at that period—18 seconds from the south! That's a proper groundswell. The energy jumps up (349-387), and with a moderate offshore wind, it’ll be clean. This is the kind of long-period swell that loves proper points and reefs, and it’ll make paddling out a breeze.

Monday the 14th is a write-off. The wind is howling from the northeast at 37 mph. Yes, it's offshore, but it's a near-gale. The swell is tiny too. Forget about it.

Now, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th? That's where it gets good. A solid 7-foot to 6-foot easterly swell (combined energy of 816 on Tuesday morning) with clean conditions and light to glassy winds. Tuesday afternoon is glassy—absolutely pristine. This is the standout window for the first week. Head to the east-facing breaks. The waves have a solid 10-second period, so they’ll have some good shape.

Thursday the 17th turns ugly. Strong onshore winds ruin a 5-foot to 12-foot swell, with Thursday afternoon bringing a messy 12-foot SSW windswell (1705 energy) but blown out. Not for us.

But then, Friday the 18th morning is the real highlight of the whole forecast. We get a 8-foot south groundswell (1098 energy) with glassy conditions. The wind is almost nothing—just a slight air. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The water will still be clean, and that long-period energy will mean some proper sets. Just be aware that the waves are over 8 feet, so this is expert territory.

The rest of the period from Saturday the 19th onward is a bit of a mess with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. There's a glimmer on Wednesday the 23rd with a 7-foot east-southeast swell (912 energy) and a clean offshore breeze, which is a solid option for the second week, but it's a long way off. After that, it fades into small, weak waves or poor wind.

For my pick of the bunch, it's Tuesday the 15th for the clean, fun 7-foot east swell, and if you're an experienced surfer, don't miss Friday the 18th morning for that glassy, powerful south groundswell.

Stay wet, Rusty.

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