Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, W swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Poux this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Well, folks, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for Le Poux. This is a spot that rarely breaks, and unfortunately, this stretch is no exception. The whole forecast period is a real struggle, with no decent surf on the cards. We’ve got a long gap of nearly two weeks with nothing but poor surf conditions. It’s one of those times where the ocean just isn’t cooperating.
The only peak of any size comes around the 29th of August when a solid 7.5ft swell from the west rolls in, but it’s a total mess. The energy is strong, hitting 524 on the Sunday morning, but that’s all it is – raw power with no finesse. The wind is howling straight onshore, and the period is a short, choppy 7 to 8 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. For a beach and reef setup like Le Poux, this is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s way too big and blown out for anyone but the most experienced, and even then, it’s not inviting.
Earlier in the week, there’s a few moments of glassy conditions on the 26th of August, with a tiny 1ft swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, but with next to no waves, it’s just a pretty lake. The combined energy is a paltry 15 (a weak energy reading), so there’s no hope of a ride. The rest of the period is a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds, with swell heights barely touching 3ft, and the energy is constantly low. The surf quality is consistently rated as poor, and there’s no standout moment to get excited about.
So, my honest advice? Save the petrol. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a blank run. It’s a frustrating one for sure, but sometimes that’s just how it goes in this area.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | NNE 8 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 74 | 64 | 189 | 181 | 249 | 471 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:57AM5.70m | 5:37PM6.00m | 6:14AM6.07m | 6:38PM6.52m | 7:05AM6.64m | 7:21PM7.15m | 7:43AM7.25m | 7:57PM7.79m | 8:17AM7.85m | 8:30PM8.38m | 8:48AM8.39m | 9:01PM8.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM3.54m | 11:08AM3.59m | 00:17AM3.32m | 12:49PM3.17m | 1:24AM2.71m | 1:41PM2.55m | 2:06AM2.04m | 2:20PM1.92m | 2:41AM1.41m | 2:54PM1.36m | 3:14AM0.87m | 3:26PM0.91m | 3:45AM0.49m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 23 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 189 | 181 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 11 | — | — | NNE 8 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | S 5 | WSW 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 18 | 30 | 53 | 77 | 143 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 74 | 64 | 38 | 67 | 249 | 471 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 243 | 230 | 252 | 249 | 641 | 97 | 136 | 254 | 157 | 239 | 208 | 332 | 254 | 363 | 29 | 245 | 211 | 414 |
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