Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 62 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 2s. 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 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I've got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast for Le Poux is a long stretch of flat, messy conditions. We're looking at a solid blank run from the start all the way through until around the 14th of August. The first few days barely have a pulse, with a tiny 0.7ft to 1ft swell and weak, choppy winds. Even the glassy mornings on the 8th and 11th are offering next to nothing; the wave energy is barely a whisper (7 to 10 combined energy). It's a frustrating run of "poor surf conditions" according to the numbers.
The only light at the end of the tunnel, and it's a faint one, appears around the middle of the second week. On the 19th of August, we finally see a jump in swell size, with the morning pushing 5ft from the west, and that combined energy climbing to a moderate 164. The problem is, the wind is howling out of the southwest, cross-onshore, really messing up any potential for clean waves. It's going to be a choppy, lumpy mess. The swell keeps building through the 20th and 21st, hitting 6ft and a solid 291 combined energy on the 20th afternoon, but it's still accompanied by onshore winds. With that size and those conditions, this is expert territory only – too big and messy for beginners.
The single best shot we have is the morning of the 21st of August. The swell is a solid 5ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 310. The wind is still cross-onshore, but it's a lighter breeze, which could make it the most rideable of this whole period. It's still going to be a bit choppy, but it's the only time the numbers look like they could offer a few proper waves. For a spot that rarely breaks, it's a stand-out, but a very rough one.
The water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is a notable 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. So at least you won't freeze while you're sitting there waiting for a set.
In short, if you're not a seasoned expert, I'd give this one a miss. The setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers for most of the run. The forecast can always change, but right now, the 21st of August is the only day that's even worth a peek.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 54 | 41 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 49 | 60 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:38PM7.55m | 2:07AM7.33m | 2:45PM7.10m | 3:25AM6.90m | 4:10PM6.90m | 4:55AM6.88m | 5:33PM7.18m | 6:13AM7.29m | 6:42PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.91m | 7:38PM8.47m | 8:07AM8.51m | 8:26PM9.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM2.11m | 8:36AM2.23m | 9:12PM2.48m | 9:52AM2.60m | 10:45PM2.60m | 11:35AM2.60m | 00:28AM2.23m | 1:04PM2.11m | 1:41AM1.50m | 2:06PM1.44m | 2:36AM0.77m | 2:56PM0.82m | 3:22AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | — | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | N 3 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 7 | NE 6 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 49 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | N 4 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 7 | NE 4 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 4 | W 9 | W 11 | NE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 7 | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 5 | S 3 | NW 7 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 6 | 41 | 22 | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 536 | 243 | 441 | 506 | 491 | 236 | 239 | 235 | 239 | 282 | 229 | 239 | 671 | 239 | 239 | 658 | 127 | 127 | 19 | 157 |
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