Reunion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Reunion has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of surf kicking off right now. The first few days are looking really clean, with a nice mix of swell and wind that should keep things fun. The standout in this first week is undoubtedly Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th. The swell is a consistent 5ft to 7ft from the ESE and E, with periods around 9-10 seconds – that's a nice, workable groundswell for most breaks. The wind is the real hero here, with light offshore breezes in the mornings and early afternoons, keeping the surface glassy and clean. You'll be looking at some proper surf with a combined energy in the moderate to strong range (871–910). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Wednesday morning the 15th is the absolute peak of this early window. Glassy conditions, 7ft of E swell at 10 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 820. That's as good as it gets for a mid-week session. Get out there early.

We then see a gentle drop in size through the 17th, with the swell easing to 4ft-4ft before a transition. The wind picks up out of the S on the afternoon of the 15th and again on the 17th, turning cross-onshore and choppy, so those windows are a write-off. Stick to the morning glass-offs.

Then, a very interesting shift. On the 18th and 19th, a new S swell fills in. It's small, only 3ft to 5ft, but the period is long – 15 seconds on the 18th, 12 seconds on the 19th. This is a classic, long-period groundswell. The energy is still moderate (553–956), and with light offshore winds from the NE and NNE, it'll be clean. A 3ft, 15-second swell is a treat for the points and reefs, but it might be a little too straight for the beach breaks. The 18th has an incredible 956 energy reading for only 3ft of swell – that's all period.

Now, hold onto your board. Monday the 20th is a big day, but it's not for everyone. The S swell absolutely pumps up to 12ft-13ft with a period of 10-13 seconds. The energy is massive (2782–5669), and the wind is good. But, and this is a big but, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it's a serious call. This is a true standout for the heavies, but only for those with the skills and the nerve.

We follow that with a great period for experienced surfers on the 21st and 22nd. Swell drops back to a very manageable 4ft-7ft from the S and SE, with clean offshore winds. The energy is high (911–1221), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The 22nd afternoon has a nice 6ft, 13-second SE groundswell with a moderate offshore breeze – a proper session.

The back half of the forecast, from the 23rd onwards, is a mixed bag. The 23rd is marginal with cross-onshore winds, and the 24th has a decent morning (5ft, SE, clean offshore) but the afternoon drops off. From the 25th to the 29th, size drops significantly, with wave heights mostly under 3ft. The wind is generally offshore, keeping things clean, but the energy is weak (90–306). The 27th is tiny and ordinary, with a minor rain shower as well. The 28th and 29th offer some small, clean surf with a 3ft-3ft S swell, just enough for a longboard or a foamy if you're desperate.

So, the best bets are Wednesday morning the 15th for the cleanest, fun-sized waves, and Monday the 20th for the big-swell crew looking for a serious challenge. The second week from the 23rd onwards is a lot quieter, with a few small, clean windows but nothing to get too excited about. Keep an eye on the 21st and 22nd for the experienced surfers.

Rusty, signing off.

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