Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SW swell with 50 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Minou this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. The first thing you need to know is that the 16-day window out of Le Petit Minou is a total bust. There’s simply nothing worth paddling out for. Zero. Zilch. The first surf recommendation doesn’t even appear until the very end of the run, and even then it’s not a realistic option. The whole forecast is a long, frustrating gap of flat or junk waves.
From 13 July right through to 26 July, we’re looking at a solid two-week stretch of tiny, weak, or messy surf. Heights barely creep above 1ft most days, the swell is short-period and gutless, and the combined wave energy sits in the low double digits for most of it – just a sad 27 on the 13th morning, 16 on the 14th, 45 on the 15th. It’s not even worth a look. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which would be great if there was any swell, but there isn’t. The water is a warm 66°F on the 13th morning, which is 4°F warmer than usual for July – that’s notably warm, but it’s wasted on flat calm water.
There’s no standout here, no hidden gem to get excited about. The only time things change is on 27 July, when a surge of big swell arrives. The morning of the 27th pumps 8ft from the west at 8 seconds, and the afternoon bumps to 8ft from the WNW, with combined energy hitting 746 and 871 – moderate to strong. But the wind is onshore and howling at 22 mph, making it a raw mess. The 28th of July is the real kicker: 10ft from the WNW with a period of 11 to 12 seconds, and energy readings of 2458 and 2360 – that’s very strong wave energy. The wind is cross-on at 12 mph, which is at least manageable, but 10ft is for experts only. It’s too big, and the beach-and-point setup here will be a roiling, powerful beast. The report even says it’s too big for this break. This is a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing day.
So, the honest truth? There’s nothing for a surfer in this 16-day window. The entire period is a write-off. The only pulse of energy is massive and messy, and it’s not a safe or fun option. The water is warm, but that’s the only silver lining. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
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 kJ | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 37 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:49PM5.35m | 5:19AM5.31m | 5:41PM5.65m | 6:09AM5.49m | 6:29PM5.84m | 6:56AM5.55m | 7:15PM5.88m | 7:41AM5.49m | 7:59PM5.76m | 8:25AM5.31m | 8:43PM5.50m | 9:08AM5.05m | 9:26PM5.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.64m | 11:10PM0.33m | 11:32AM0.37m | 00:02AM0.07m | 12:21PM0.19m | 00:51AM-0.07m | 1:08PM0.12m | 1:38AM-0.06m | 1:53PM0.19m | 2:22AM0.10m | 2:37PM0.38m | 3:06AM0.38m | 3:22PM0.67m | 3:50AM0.73m | |||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 18 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 158 | 57 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 22 | 37 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | NNE 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | SW 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSE 5 | W 12 | NNW 7 | W 11 | NNE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 5 | W 10 | NNE 6 | N 4 | SW 13 | S 13 | — | SW 6 | W 10 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 37 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | 242 | 14 | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 32 | 19 | — | 12 | — | — | 14 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 539 | 7 | 209 | 209 | 64 | 64 | 209 | 136 | 225 | 189 | 116 | 282 | 465 | 16 | 585 | 564 | 1047 | 557 | 564 | 246 |
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The above surf forecast table for Le Petit Minou provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Petit Minou can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Petit Minou surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Le Petit Minou) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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