Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, W swell with 9 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 0.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me be straight with you – this is a tough one. The 16-day window for the region is looking pretty grim overall. The only break to consider is Le Poux, and it's a real challenge. It's a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so it's not exactly a reliable option at the best of times. The entire forecast is a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with a big gap of almost 13 days where there's nothing even worth mentioning.
Let's talk about the one small glimmer. The action starts on Monday, August 4th in the morning. We get a clean, offshore wind from the ENE blowing at 16 mph. The swell is tiny, just 2 ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, only 33, so it's not got any punch. For a beginner, this could be a safe, small day to get a few whitewater rides, but for anyone else, it's a frustratingly small, low-energy session. The only saving grace is those clean conditions, which is rare for this spot.
Before that, there's a brief moment on Sunday, August 3rd in the morning. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. The swell is still tiny at 1 ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period, and the energy is 47. Conditions are absolutely pristine, but the waves are just too small to do much with. It's a beautiful, flat morning.
The rest of the window is a write-off. The swell is consistently below 2 ft, the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy is generally in the single digits or low teens. On Tuesday, July 29th and Wednesday, July 30th there's a bit more energy (up to 55 and 47), but it comes with strong onshore winds from the WSW and NW, making it a choppy, messy mess. That setup would be far more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, for the next 16 days, the honest truth is there's nothing to get excited about. It's a blank run, which is normal for an inconsistent spot like Le Poux. All we can do is hope the forecasts change. Keep your eyes on the horizon, but don't hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 8 | NW 3 |
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 kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 00:22AM8.36m | 12:48PM7.84m | 1:07AM7.71m | 1:35PM7.28m | 1:57AM7.05m | 2:29PM6.75m | 2:58AM6.49m | 3:36PM6.37m | 4:13AM6.16m | 4:51PM6.26m | 5:28AM6.17m | 5:58PM6.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:05AM1.14m | 7:22PM1.66m | 7:44AM1.74m | 8:03PM2.19m | 8:25AM2.33m | 8:49PM2.69m | 9:13AM2.83m | 9:47PM3.07m | 10:18AM3.18m | 11:08PM3.22m | 11:48AM3.23m | 00:40AM3.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 8 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 552 | 447 | 285 | 285 | 443 | 258 | 264 | 447 | 447 | 586 | 243 | 249 | 285 | 257 | 654 | 686 | 673 | 933 | 227 |
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