Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NW swell with 38 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We're looking at Le Poux, a beach and reef setup, and it barely ever breaks. Over the next 16 days, the numbers just aren't there for a decent paddle. It's a rare spot to fire, and this stretch is a prime example of why.
Starting off now, through the end of July and into the first week of August, the swell is tiny, barely pushing 1ft to 2ft. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the double digits (20, 27, 16) – nothing to get excited about. The period is all over the place, but mostly short, mushy stuff under 8 seconds. Winds are a mix of onshore and cross-shore, so the surface is gonna be chopped up and messy. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 67°F, but that's the only standout.
We roll into the second week, and it gets even more depressing. From the 5th of August onward, the swell drops to just 0.3ft to 1ft. The energy numbers are laughable – single digits and low double digits (7, 8, 5, 2). The wind does turn offshore from the ENE and E, which would be clean, but there's simply no wave to surf. The period is a bit better, around 8-9 seconds, but it's a waste of a good wind.
The only tiny glimmer, and I mean tiny, is right near the end of the run. On the 14th of August, we see a 1ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, putting the combined energy at 29. The wind is light offshore or cross-off from the E, so it'll be glassy. But honestly, 1ft is barely a ripple. For a spot that's rated beginner and rarely breaks, this is as close to flat as it gets. If you're a kitesurfer, the strong offshore winds later in the run might be more interesting than this paddle situation.
There's a big gap of surf with no real recommendations from now until the 14th of August. Forecasts can change, but for now, the boards stay in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:11AM8.04m | 9:25PM8.49m | 9:44AM8.33m | 9:58PM8.75m | 10:17AM8.53m | 10:31PM8.88m | 10:50AM8.61m | 11:05PM8.86m | 11:26AM8.57m | 11:41PM8.69m | 12:04PM8.37m | 00:22AM8.36m | 12:47PM8.02m | 1:08AM7.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM1.25m | 4:14AM0.88m | 4:26PM1.04m | 4:46AM0.71m | 4:58PM0.96m | 5:17AM0.69m | 5:29PM0.99m | 5:49AM0.79m | 6:02PM1.14m | 6:22AM1.01m | 6:37PM1.39m | 6:58AM1.34m | 7:16PM1.72m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 12 | WNW 5 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 12 | W 10 | NNE 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | W 9 | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | N 2 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 36 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 31 | 25 | 18 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 243 | 254 | 239 | 266 | 242 | 227 | 349 | 243 | 243 | 256 | 227 | 243 | 186 | 37 | 133 | 133 | 256 | 301 | 349 | 243 |
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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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