Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be honest about this one. Le Poux is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, and the next 16 days are a tough watch. The water is 68°, which is a huge 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s the main thing to note.
From Friday the 7th right through to Tuesday the 12th, it’s flat to tiny. Waves are 0.7ft to 1ft, but onshore and cross-shore winds just ruin it. The energy is weak, barely hitting 19. Don’t bother.
Wednesday the 12th morning is the first real chance. A 1ft swell from the west at 11 seconds, with clean conditions and a light cross-offshore breeze. Energy climbs to 40, but it’s still weak. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a bump to 2ft and 2ft from the west-northwest, with periods of 9-10 seconds, but cross and cross-onshore winds keep it messy. Energy sits between 55 and 94.
The second week is the same story. Saturday the 16th pushes a 4ft west swell, but it’s short period at 5 seconds and onshore. That’s a choppy mess. Energy is 67. Sunday the 17th brings 4ft in the morning, 3ft in the afternoon, but with onshore and cross-onshore winds, it’s just a slog. The energy does hit 142 in the morning, so there’s some push, but it’s not clean.
The only real standout is Wednesday the 19th. The morning sees a 4ft west swell with an 8-second period, and the energy jumps to 196 – that’s moderate. The conditions are still cross-onshore, but it’s a light breeze, so it’s not as chopped up. The afternoon keeps the energy at 217, but the wind hits 16 mph, making it messy. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is the best we’ll get, but it’s only for the experienced. The swell direction (WNW) matches the optimum, so there’s shape, but the 8-second period means it’s weak and lumpy.
After that, Thursday the 20th drops to 4ft with moderate energy (159), and Friday the 21st shows a spike – 8ft from the west with an 8-second period in the afternoon, energy hitting 800. That’s strong, but it’s a full onshore wind. For a beach and reef setup, that’s a kite surfing day, not a paddle day. Saturday the 22nd is a write-off with 28 mph winds and rain.
So, the honest truth: there’s no standout here. The best bet is Wednesday the 19th morning, if you’re a local and you’re keen. Otherwise, give it a miss. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 48 | 40 | 55 | 53 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:53AM8.99m | 9:11PM9.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:39PM0.39m | 4:03AM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 31 | 13 | 48 | 40 | 55 | 53 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | WNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | W 7 | — | W 11 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 61 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 441 | 455 | 239 | 236 | 208 | 239 | 264 | 247 | 236 | 264 | 236 | 243 | 571 | 136 | 2 | 15 | 157 | 227 | 186 | 15 |
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