Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 16 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, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with 291 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 0.1m and 12s. 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 11AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM.
| 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 (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's break it down for Le Poux in feet and miles per hour.
Honestly, this 16-day stretch is a tough one. There’s not a single standout option that I’d call a proper session. The whole window is basically a write-off for decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a solid near-two-week gap right at the start with absolutely nothing worth recommending.
From Monday the 17th through to the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, under 3 feet for most of it, and when it does push up a bit around the 20th and 21st, the wind is blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best – hitting 291 (moderate energy) on the 20th morning, but with a 12 mph onshore wind, it’s just not surfable. There’s a brief moment on Saturday the 22nd where the wind goes glassy offshore from the ENE, but the swell is a pathetic 1 feet with a period of 8 seconds. Clean, sure, but nothing to ride.
The only small glimmer comes on Tuesday the 25th of August in the morning. We get a pulse of 4 feet from the NW, period a short 5 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the NE at 16 mph. The combined energy is pretty weak at 47, and the description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s about as good as it gets, and it’s not saying much. The break itself (Le Poux) is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so seeing any activity is notable, but it’s not exactly setting the world on fire.
After that, it’s back into the bin. The rest of the outlook is plagued by strong winds, onshores, and lumpy, choppy conditions. By Saturday the 29th of August, the swell bumps up to 8 feet from the SW with a 6-second period and a fresh 19 mph onshore wind – that’s too big for beginners and messy as hell for anyone else. The combined energy hits 437 (moderate energy), but with those conditions, it’s more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle board.
Water temp? It’s about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.
It’s a blank run, plain and simple. Le Poux is an inconsistent spot, and this forecast shows why. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 5 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 9 | 12 | 13 | 74 | 33 | 34 | 47 | 69 | 89 | 170 | 291 | 262 | 281 | 127 | 73 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:09PM9.14m | 11:29AM8.69m | 11:46PM8.57m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:50AM0.50m | 6:04PM0.92m | 6:23AM1.08m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | N 3 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 127 | 73 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 5 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNE 3 | E 3 | NE 6 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 13 | 74 | 33 | 34 | 47 | 69 | 89 | 170 | 291 | 262 | 281 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 46 | 42 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 331 | 243 | 157 | 247 | 414 | 243 | 247 | 711 | 157 | 340 | 317 | 157 | 162 | 133 | 19 | 39 | 264 | 226 |
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