Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 18 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: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with 306 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. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.
| 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 | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and we’re staring down a pretty bleak board for Le Poux.
For the foreseeable future, we’re looking at junk surf—weak, onshore slop with barely enough push to get you into a wave. The water’s sitting at 69°F, which is a wild 5°F warmer than it should be for this time of year, like stepping into a warm bath, shame the surf doesn't match.
Don’t even bother for at least a week. The first faint glimmer of hope comes on August 25th. Tuesday morning’s a maybe: 4ft swell from the west at 9 seconds, with clean cross-offshore winds. Energy’s moderate at 276. But Tuesday afternoon is better—a 4ft west swell, 9-second period, light offshore breeze from the east-northeast, and the whole thing cleans up nicely. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be clean and rideable.
Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, listen up. August 27th, Thursday morning, is the spike in the flatline. We’re lookin’ at a legitimate 7ft west swell—short period, only 8 seconds, but the energy is cranking at 501—that’s a real pulse. The wind will be almost dead calm, cross-offshore, making for glassy conditions. That’s a big, punchy wave for Le Poux, and with the short period, it’s gonna be steep and dumping hard on that reef and beach combo. This is strictly for the experts.
Other than that, you’ve got a small 4ft onshore bump at the start of September, and a tiny clean day on the 29th. Nothing to write home about.
So, to keep it simple: the next week is a total bust. August 25th afternoon is your first chance for a clean wave. August 27th morning is the real deal for the crew who can handle it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 62 | 92 | 101 | 55 | 51 | 88 | 127 | 298 | 240 | 103 | 76 | 33 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:06PM8.14m | 00:23AM7.86m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM1.48m | 6:55AM1.73m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | NE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | 103 | 76 | 33 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | W 9 | NE 5 | WNW 3 | W 8 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | N 2 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 3 | — | NW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 62 | 92 | 101 | 55 | 51 | 88 | 127 | 298 | 240 | — | — | 1 | 67 | 46 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 646 | 143 | 34 | 226 | 157 | 317 | 317 | 129 | 226 | 266 | 149 | 227 | 163 | 249 | 258 | 227 | 285 | 285 | 261 | 136 |
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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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