Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with 342 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because the next 16 days at Le Poux are... well, a bit of a test of patience. I’ve looked at the numbers, and truth be told, the whole outlook is a struggle. It’s a beach and reef setup, and it's a spot that ‘rarely breaks’ as it is. Unfortunately, that’s not going to change during this period. The whole run is a collection of poor surf conditions, so I’m calling it straight. There are no standout days in this forecast. The wind is almost always onshore, cross-onshore, or cross-shore. The only time we get some clean, offshore wind – around the 22nd and 23rd of August – the swell drops to nothing.
Water temp is a talking point though. On the 18th of August, it’s sitting at 69°F with a 5°F anomaly, so that’s much warmer than usual for this time of year.
We start the run on Tuesday, 18th August, with a weak 4ft swell from the west and a short, weak period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 62, and with a 19 mph onshore wind, it’s blown out. That’s the pattern for the first week. We get a tiny pulse on Thursday the 20th – 5ft from the west, period up to 9 seconds, energy hitting 342 – but the wind is onshore. By Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, the wind finally swings offshore and the conditions get glassy, but the swell disappears to barely 1ft. That’s just not rideable.
After that, we enter a long, flat gap. From the 24th of August right through to the morning of the 1st of September, there is simply nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking nine days of tiny, weak swell with poor winds.
Then, on Tuesday the 1st of September, the energy finally kicks up. We see a 7ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 755. This is a moderate to strong push of energy. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the SSW at 19 mph. The surf will be lumpy and choppy. 7ft is also getting into the size that's more for experienced surfers, not beginners. The quality is rated as poor. That theme continues into Wednesday the 2nd with a 5ft swell from the WSW, 10 seconds, 454 energy, but again cross-onshore wind at 22 mph.
So there you have it. A 16-day window with a massive flat spot in the middle and a bit of size at the very end that is ruined by the wind. For a spot that rarely fires, this is just a blank run. If you’re in the area, perhaps look for a lake or reef shelter, or maybe the conditions are better for a kite session than a paddle. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking grim.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). 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 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 89 | 98 | 54 | 82 | 44 | 153 | 342 | 235 | 101 | 56 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | 101 | 56 | 32 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — |
62 | 89 | 98 | 54 | 82 | 44 | 153 | 342 | 235 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 417 | 157 | 143 | 227 | 157 | 340 | 278 | 138 | 127 | 186 | 19 | 227 | 227 | 228 | 399 | 434 | 282 | 434 | 455 | 468 |
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Information about the Le Poux Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Le Poux may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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