Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of coast is in for a rough ride. The whole 16-day window is a write-off, and I don’t say that lightly. The ocean’s just not cooperating, and we’ve got a long, blank run ahead of us.
The main issue? There’s simply no decent surf on offer. The guiding swells are weak and disorganised, and when they do show a pulse of energy, the wind is always on it, ruining any chance of a clean wave. The combined swell energy is a measly 57 (unitless) on Wednesday the 19th, and it barely gets better. We’re looking at onshore winds from the west and southwest, cheating up what little swell there is into a messy, choppy mess.
From Wednesday the 19th right through to the end of the forecast period, the recommendation is a solid zero. Every single day is flagged as "poor surf conditions." There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 22nd where the wind goes glassy in the morning, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the west with a short period. Not enough to push a ripple, let alone a rideable wave. The following days are plagued by strong offshore winds, which are great for a clean face but the swell is too small to do anything with.
The only real excitement comes Monday the 31st of August, when the combined energy spikes to a massive 1227 (unitless) as an 8 ft west swell rolls in. But before you get your hopes up, that’s accompanied by a strong cross-onshore breeze at 25 mph. That’s not a surf forecast, that’s a kiteboarding forecast. The waves will be a messy, blown-out wall of whitewater. Even for the experts, it’s a hard pass. The water’s much warmer than usual for this time of year, coming in at 69°F on the 19th, but that’s about the only bright spot.
So, what do we do? We wait. The forecasts can change, so don’t write the whole season off. But for now, leave the boards in the car and go for a fish. The ocean will come around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 6 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 57 | 35 | 143 | 252 | 191 | 281 | 106 | 76 | 33 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 51 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:43PM7.48m | 1:02AM7.11m | 1:24PM6.79m | 1:49AM6.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:12PM2.08m | 7:29AM2.38m | 7:52PM2.69m | 8:13AM2.99m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 17 | 9 | 21 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 5 | NE 5 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 76 | 33 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | W 8 | — | W 9 | SE 4 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | NNE 5 | W 8 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 12 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 57 | 35 | 143 | 252 | 191 | 281 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 7 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 62 | 118 | 51 | 10 | 7 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 699 | 157 | 317 | 383 | 127 | 157 | 15 | 39 | 39 | 242 | 239 | 264 | 264 | 249 | 557 | 243 | 227 | 239 | 266 | 157 |
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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).
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