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Etang-Sale
Le Gouffre is a well-known reef break located at Etang-Salé, popular for its punchy and fast waves. Le Gouffre got its name from the volcanic basalt fissure/blowhole feature. The spot works best with ...
Etang-Sale surf guide
Skill Level
Advanced
Direction
A‑Frame
Reef Type
Reef
Swell Window
May–October
Wave Type
Punchy, Fast
Best Wind
E
Best Tide
Rising, High
Crowd
Crowds are moderate to heavy during weekends and prime swell events, with mostly locals in the lineup.
Vibe
Respectful and local-heavy
Local Tips
Clean early morningsRespect localsWear booties
- •Check for shark alerts before paddling out.
- •Treat as shore-based viewing only; stay well back from wave-washed rock ledges during sets; conditions can change quickly with larger swell.
Hazards
Strong CurrentsSharp ReefSharksPowerful WavesSubmerged Rocks
- •Sharks have been spotted in the area
- •Violent surge/backwash and chaotic turbulence
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
4:30 PM
Water: 29°C
Waves
1.4mWaist–Chest
Period
8.79sShort period
Wind
9.3 km/hOffshore
Tide
0.171m
Low · 14:48High · 21:06
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Location & Access
Access Information
Park near the viewpoint and follow the marked path to the break, easy to locate.
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