Etang-Sale-les-Bains Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, S
Wind
SE, the prevailing trade wind.
Surf Height
Knee to shoulder high.
Tide
Can work at all tides.
Etang-Sale-les-Bains Surf Guide
Crunchy beachbreak a short drive from St Leu on the same west coast of Reunion. A good choice for when the swell is minimal, which isn't very often. L'Etang Sale is frequently too big for board surfing, but bodyboarders love the thick pits. Surfing over sand is a nice change from most of Reunion's other waves, which are shallow and sharp coral reefs.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly, surfers and bodyboarders.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Minimal.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good beachbreak.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Beachbreak, hardly any paddling.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Sharks and grinding, neck-snapping shorebreak.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Park, and walk in under the bridge.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
April to October, the southern hemisphere winter.
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