Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WSW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Minou this week:
The surf forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Le Petit Minou is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, bleak stretch with barely a whisper of proper surf. The first solid recommendation doesn’t even show up until the 8th of August, so that’s a solid week of flat or near-flat conditions to get through.
The overall pattern is grim. Weak, short-period windswell from the west and northwest, with almost constant cross-off to onshore winds. The combined wave energy is mostly in the low double digits, often below 100, which is just plain weak. Water temp is sitting at 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re waiting.
The only real standout here is Saturday the 8th of August. We get a bit of a pulse. The morning looks best: a 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 7 seconds. It’s not a groundswell by any means, but the winds are light and offshore from the NNE, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is a modest 79 (still weak), but it’s the best we’ve got. Saturday afternoon is worse, with stronger cross-off winds.
Then, on Sunday the 9th of August, the morning offers a repeat performance: 3 ft from the WSW, a period of 9 seconds, and light offshore winds from the east. Energy is a bit better at 118. This is your second-best window. After that, it’s back to the onshore junk.
Honestly, this is a spot that just doesn’t fire on this setup. The beach and point setup needs a proper SW groundswell with the right wind – we’re getting neither. Given the significant swell is tiny and the quality is poor, don’t get your hopes up. If you’re desperate, the mornings of the 8th and 9th are your only chance for a couple of clean, knee-high waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 94 | 64 | 46 | 57 | 36 | 22 | 19 | 78 | 51 | 77 | 70 | 131 | 88 | 61 | 38 | 33 | 93 | 54 | 38 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM5.37m | 7:18AM5.15m | 7:32PM5.40m | 7:51AM5.16m | 8:05PM5.35m | 8:25AM5.09m | 8:41PM5.22m | 9:02AM4.95m | 9:20PM5.00m | 9:45AM4.75m | 10:07PM4.72m | 10:37AM4.50m | 11:07PM4.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.59m | 1:19AM0.46m | 1:29PM0.55m | 1:51AM0.45m | 2:02PM0.58m | 2:24AM0.51m | 2:36PM0.68m | 3:00AM0.65m | 3:15PM0.85m | 3:41AM0.86m | 4:00PM1.07m | 4:30AM1.12m | 4:57PM1.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 78 | 6 | 37 | 46 | 57 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 78 | 51 | 77 | 70 | 131 | 38 | 61 | 11 | 17 | 93 | 54 | 38 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 12 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 30 | — | — | 17 | — | 22 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | N 4 | — | — | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | — | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 2 | WSW 2 | — | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 94 | 64 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 88 | — | 38 | 33 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 1138 | 5 | 0 | 64 | 7 | 429 | 204 | 0 | 6 | 216 | 32 | 32 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 223 | 37 | 37 | 64 | 532 |
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