
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with 205 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it, because the next few weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part.
We’re looking at Le Poux (a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks) and to be honest, the 16-day window is a tough one. There are no standout days, and the surf is mostly tiny and messy. The first proper session doesn’t even show up until Saturday, August 15th, and even then it’s marginal. That’s a brutal two-week gap of nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temp is sitting around 68°F, which is 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a big anomaly, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even boardshorts if you’re tough enough.
For the first week, from August 1st through to August 14th, the swell is tiny – mostly 0.7ft to 4ft – with poor quality winds and weak energy. The combined energy readings are all below 100, mostly in the 8 to 131 range, which is weak to barely moderate. The wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, chopping up what little ripple there is. On August 5th afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the W with a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy and unrideable. Even the glassy morning on August 2nd only has 1.0ft – not enough to push a floater.
The real kicker is that Le Poux rarely breaks anyway, so a long flat spell like this is more normal for the area. Don’t hold your breath.
Finally, on Saturday, August 15th afternoon, we get a little pulse of hope. Swell from the NW at 2ft with a 7-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the NE at 16 mph. The combined energy is only 55, so it’s weak, but the conditions are clean offshore. The score for that session is a 1 out of 10 – surfable but very ordinary. It’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying much. If you’re desperate, you could get a few knee-high runners.
Sunday, August 16th morning sees a similar setup: 3ft from the WNW, strong offshore winds from the ENE at 25 mph, but the period is a short 5 seconds, and the energy is only 46. The wind is so strong it’ll be hard to paddle into, and the waves will be gutless. Not worth it unless you’re a masochist.
Bottom line: This is a lean stretch. Don’t expect much, and if you’re lucky, the forecasts might change. For now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 131 | 181 | 127 | 106 | 60 | 12 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:38PM7.55m | 2:07AM7.33m | 2:45PM7.10m | 3:25AM6.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:41AM1.77m | 8:06PM2.11m | 8:36AM2.23m | 9:12PM2.48m | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
17 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 37 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 60 | 12 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | W 8 | — | W 10 | ENE 5 | — | NE 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | 1 | 12 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | N 5 | NW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 3 |
7 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 37 | 131 | 181 | 127 | 106 | — | — | 9 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 229 | 249 | 641 | 158 | 19 | 243 | 272 | 239 | 239 | 157 | 331 | 417 | 226 | 125 | 129 | 227 | 243 | 543 | 539 |
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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.
Le Poux is 21 km (13 miles) from Octeville. If you plan a holiday in Normandy, look for hotels and other accommodation in Octeville. Octeville has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











