Étang-Salé
L'Étang-Salé, Réunion · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 8s
- Wind
- 10 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Rising5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Indian/Reunion local
Wednesday
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Days 6–10 for Étang-Salé, scored for your board.
About Étang-Salé
Étang-Salé is a reef break over coral in L'Étang-Salé, Réunion. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW, WSW, W
- Best wind direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE
Étang-Salé surf FAQ
Is Étang-Salé good for beginners?+
Étang-Salé is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Étang-Salé?+
Different days call for different boards. Étang-Salé handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Étang-Salé?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.