Best time to surf in Réunion
February, April to December for intermediate surfers, August, January to March for beginners, and May for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 15 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water | Best region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 | 13 | 3 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C | Réunion West |
| February | 7 | 16 | 5 | 1–1.6 m | 29 °C | Réunion West |
| March | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1–1.6 m | 29 °C | Réunion West |
| April | 11 | 12 | 11 | 1.1–1.7 m | 28 °C | Réunion West |
| May | 12 | 9 | 15 | 1.2–1.8 m | 27 °C | Réunion West |
| June | 11 | 10 | 14 | 1.2–1.8 m | 26 °C | Réunion West |
| July | 10 | 11 | 11 | 1.1–1.7 m | 25 °C | Réunion West |
| August | 9 | 13 | 8 | 1.1–1.7 m | 25 °C | Réunion West |
| September | 9 | 9 | 12 | 1.2–1.8 m | 24 °C | Réunion West |
| October | 8 | 12 | 8 | 1.1–1.7 m | 25 °C | Réunion West |
| November | 7 | 10 | 8 | 1.1–1.7 m | 26 °C | Réunion West |
| December | 7 | 11 | 8 | 1.1–1.7 m | 27 °C | Réunion West |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
By region
| Region | Intermediate | Beginners | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Réunion South | February, April to July, September to October | few beginner days | 24–29 °C |
| Réunion West | February, April to December | August, January to March | 24–29 °C |
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Réunion?
May, with about 12 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is February, April to December.
When is the best time to surf in Réunion for beginners?
August, January to March, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Réunion?
May has the biggest typical surf (about 1.2–1.8 m at the spots we follow). That is the season for experienced surfers.
Can you surf in Réunion in summer?
Yes: June to August still bring about 10 good days a month for intermediate surfers.
How warm is the water in Réunion?
About 24 °C in September (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 29 °C in March (Boardshorts / rash vest).
More: all surf spots in Réunion · this week's forecast · wetsuit by month · why the swell period matters.