Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real. I’m lookin’ at the forecast for Le Poux, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. This spot is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, and it’s exposed to swell from the west, but the optimum direction is from the WNW. That’s our first clue that conditions are gonna be tough.

For the first few days, from Tuesday morning right through to the end of the week, we’re looking at poor surf across the board. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with onshore winds and weak energy. The combined energy is only 136 (weak) on Tuesday morning, dropping to 29 (very weak) by Wednesday afternoon. It’s just not doing anything. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing special there.

Then we hit Thursday, 3rd September, with a bit more push – 4 ft of 8-second west swell, but the wind is onshore, and the combined energy climbs to 164 (moderate). Still poor quality. Friday 4th is similar, with a touch more height (4 ft) and energy hitting 196 (moderate), but it’s choppy and messy.

Now, here’s the only glimmer in the whole 16 days. Saturday morning, 5th September, brings a clear sky and light offshore winds from the ENE at 10 km/h. The swell is only 2 ft from the west, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is 80 (weak). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Honestly, it’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. The same goes for Saturday afternoon, with a gentle offshore from the NE. It’s clean, but small. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.

After Saturday, it’s right back to poor. Sunday 6th and Monday 7th are tiny and messy. Tuesday 8th is flat. Wednesday 9th brings a bit more swell (5 ft, 8 seconds, 217 energy – moderate), but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s a complete write-off. Thursday 10th has the biggest swell of the whole run – 5 ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period, and energy hits 367 (moderate), but it’s accompanied by a near gale from the WSW at 50 km/h. That’s not surfable for anyone.

From Friday 11th onward, the swell drops away to nothing – 1 ft, 0.7 ft, 0.3 ft – with clean conditions but zero energy. The combined energy is down to single digits (4-12). Glassy on Tuesday 15th morning, but you’d need a miracle to catch a wave.

So, the long and short of it is: there’s no real standout. Saturday 5th is your only chance to get wet, and even then, it’s small. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a tough run. If you’re a beginner, the 2 ft on Saturday is fine, but there’s nothing bigger. For experts, the 5 ft on Thursday 10th is a no-go with that wind. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windier days.

Hang in there, but don’t expect much.

- Rusty

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