Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Minou surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 4,215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with WNW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Minou in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Minou over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The 16-day window for Le Petit Minou starts off with a rough patch. Sunday the 30th is a write-off – gusty onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. We’re looking at a few days of poor conditions before things start to get interesting.
The swell picks up Monday the 31st with 8ft from the west, but it’s cross-shore and a bit messy. The combined energy is moderate (1447), but the quality just isn’t there for a good session. Tuesday morning the 1st of September has a small 4ft WNW swell with light onshore breeze but the energy is weak (295) – not worth paddling out for.
The real standout arrives on Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a solid 12ft WNW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is strong (4223), and the wind is cross-shore. This is a powerful, clean swell. However, at this size, it’s going to be too big for most and strictly for experienced surfers. The energy is off the charts, but you need to know what you’re doing. Keep an eye on the tide.
Saturday the 5th of September cleans up nicely with light cross-shore winds and a more manageable 6ft WNW swell. The energy is moderate (799). The conditions are much better, and it’s a good option for intermediates looking for a fun session.
After that, the outlook fades. Sunday the 6th through to the 14th sees a mix of onshore winds, choppy conditions, and smaller swells. The energy drops off significantly, with most days in the poor to marginal range. There’s a pulse of 8ft swell on the 11th, but the onshore wind ruins it. The following week looks like a no-go for clean, quality surf.
So, the best bet is Friday the 4th of September for the big, powerful groundswell – but it’s for experts only. For the rest of us, Saturday the 5th is the pick of the litter with cleaner conditions and a fun size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 710 | 328 | 484 | 1889 | 1447 | 1026 | 627 | 283 | 162 | 90 | 80 | 131 | 376 | 428 | 470 | 979 | 4215 | 3018 | 1534 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:51AM5.49m | 7:05PM5.69m | 7:23AM5.50m | 7:38PM5.61m | 7:57AM5.40m | 8:14PM5.41m | 8:35AM5.19m | 8:55PM5.09m | 9:17AM4.88m | 9:42PM4.69m | 10:10AM4.51m | 10:46PM4.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:50AM0.16m | 1:01PM0.24m | 1:21AM0.15m | 1:34PM0.27m | 1:55AM0.25m | 2:10PM0.40m | 2:31AM0.48m | 2:49PM0.64m | 3:12AM0.80m | 3:36PM0.97m | 4:03AM1.19m | 4:36PM1.33m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 710 | 328 | 6 | — | 1447 | 1026 | 627 | 283 | 162 | 90 | 80 | 9 | 376 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4215 | 3018 | 1534 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 146 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 81 | 484 | 1889 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | — | 428 | 470 | 979 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 32 | 411 | 530 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 32 | 32 | 546 | 32 | 6 | 309 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 0 |
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