Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,956 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Poux this week:
The surf forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gather 'round, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what the ocean's got cookin' for us.
Right now, the picture is a bit of a tough one to swallow. The water's a balmy 68°F at Le Poux, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so the sting is taken out of the air a little. Over the next few days, we're looking at nothing but a flat spell. Tiny waves, mostly under 1.0ft, and while there's a bit of offshore wind on Saturday morning (22nd August) making things look clean, there's just no power behind it. The combined swell energy is only reading 20 (weak). It’s going to be a frustrating wait.
This quiet period stretches all the way through the end of August. There’s a day on Wednesday the 26th of August where a little glassy pulse shows up in the afternoon – 3ft from the SSW with a period of 4 seconds – but that's a super short, weak windswell (energy of 48) that won't offer much. By Thursday the 27th, the swell starts climbing a bit to 4ft, but the wind swings onshore and it turns into a messy crumble. Friday the 28th of August sees a massive but messy spike: 13ft from the W at 8 seconds. That's a lot of raw energy (1956!), but with a strong onshore wind, it's a washing machine for anyone but the most experienced charging the closeouts. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddler's paradise. The end of the month and into September stays pretty poor with onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
Now, for the one true standout on the horizon. You'll want to circle Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning looks like the only real window of hope. We get a 7ft swell from the West (period 6 seconds) pushing in with Combined Energy of 373 (moderate to strong). What makes it special is the glassy wind – "ESE 3 mph" – which is as close to perfect as it gets. It’ll be clean, and that size is going to offer some punch. But listen, that 6-second period is short and bumpy; it's not a long, rolling groundswell, so don't expect the long walls. It’ll be a bit fat and dumpy but with that glassy surface, it’s the best we’ve got. That afternoon adds a bit more size (8ft) but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it a choppy mess.
Le Poux rarely breaks and is suited for beginners, but honestly, for most of this outlook, it's not worth a trip. Stay patient, check the forecast for that Thursday morning, and if you see that glassy water, go get some. The rest of the two weeks is a write-off for decent waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, strong winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 8 |
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57 | 49 | 11 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 16 | 63 | 41 | 427 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:22PM6.16m | 3:07AM5.80m | 4:00PM5.80m | 4:57AM5.70m | 5:37PM6.00m | 6:14AM6.07m | 6:38PM6.52m | 7:05AM6.64m | 7:21PM7.15m | 7:43AM7.25m | 7:57PM7.79m | 8:17AM7.85m | 8:30PM8.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM3.23m | 9:17AM3.47m | 10:15PM3.54m | 11:08AM3.59m | 00:17AM3.32m | 12:49PM3.17m | 1:24AM2.71m | 1:41PM2.55m | 2:06AM2.04m | 2:20PM1.92m | 2:41AM1.41m | 2:54PM1.36m | 3:14AM0.87m | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — |
57 | 49 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 57 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 11 | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 3 | NE 4 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 8 |
5 | — | 9 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 47 | 106 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 34 | 10 | 63 | 41 | 427 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 2 | 39 | 39 | 285 | 186 | 230 | 252 | 249 | 644 | 158 | 208 | 158 | 239 | 226 | 2 | 39 | 125 | 456 | 456 |
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Information about the Le Poux Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Le Poux provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Poux can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Poux 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 Poux) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Le Poux may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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