
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
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 we’ve got for the coming weeks at Le Poux. To be honest, it’s a bit of a struggle for most of the period. The opening run looks pretty grim with poor surf quality and onshore winds making a mess of things. But hold on, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel in the second week.
The forecast kicks off on Tuesday the 15th of September with small, weak swell around 2 ft from the west, but a fresh 12 mph onshore wind from the WSW is going to kill any hope of clean waves. The water’s a notable 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
We’re looking at a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s all poor surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Swell stays small, under 6 ft, and combined wave energy is mostly weak, hovering between 72 and 332. Nothing worth paddling out for.
Monday the 21st sees a slight uptick in conditions. The swell drops to 2 ft from the west, but a light NNE breeze of 3 mph turns cross-offshore, and the ocean goes clean. It’s still tiny, but at least it’s not a washing machine. Combined energy is a low 85.
Tuesday the 22nd gets a bit better. Still small at 2 ft from the west, but we get a proper offshore wind from the east at 6 mph. Clean conditions again, but the swell is weak with combined energy at just 49. A good day for a longboard or a learner session, but don’t expect much push.
Wednesday the 23rd brings a longer-period groundswell of 13 seconds, which is promising for shape, but the size is still just 2 ft from the WNW. Combined energy bumps to a moderate 144. Offshore wind from the ENE at 12 mph keeps it clean. This is about the best you’ll see in the first week, though it’s still pretty small.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 26th of September is the real day to mark in the calendar. The swell arrives with a solid 4 ft from the west and a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and combined energy hits a strong 714. Wind is offshore from the ENE at 16 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is a big step up in quality, just be aware that with such long period at Le Poux, a beach and reef break, it might hold together better on the reef sections. The crowd rating is “rare,” so you should have plenty of room out there.
Sunday the 27th still has some decent leftovers at 3 ft from the west with a 12-second period, combined energy of 247, and clean conditions from a cross-offshore ESE breeze of 12 mph. It’s the backup day to the 26th.
From Monday the 28th into early October, the swell fades back to small, weak levels with tiny waves under 2 ft and low energy. Tuesday the 29th morning is glassy but essentially flat.
So if you’re desperate for a paddle, Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd offer clean but tiny waves. But the only true standout is Saturday the 26th of September – that’s the one with proper size, serious period, and clean offshore wind. Lock it in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | 72 | 122 | 190 | 282 | 320 | 187 | 248 | 310 | 270 | 173 | 139 | 131 | 130 | 93 | 122 | 92 | 85 | 67 | 43 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:54AM8.83m | 11:10PM8.57m | 11:26AM8.27m | 11:43PM7.89m | 11:59AM7.61m | 00:17AM7.15m | 12:34PM6.89m | 00:56AM6.40m | 1:20PM6.18m | 1:59AM5.72m | 2:53PM5.64m | 4:19AM5.48m | 5:07PM5.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:27PM0.88m | 5:41AM1.19m | 5:57PM1.43m | 6:11AM1.80m | 6:29PM2.04m | 6:44AM2.45m | 7:08PM2.68m | 7:28AM3.07m | 8:04PM3.27m | 8:37AM3.57m | 9:36PM3.61m | 10:28AM3.70m | 11:36PM3.38m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 |
10 | — | — | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 61 | 50 | 28 | 13 | — | 122 | 92 | 85 | 67 | 43 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | N 4 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 |
66 | 72 | 122 | 8 | 282 | 320 | 187 | 248 | 310 | 270 | 173 | 139 | 131 | 130 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 243 | 162 | 135 | 129 | 157 | 340 | 383 | 226 | 226 | 242 | 331 | 242 | 242 | 138 | 157 | 211 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
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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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