
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, WNW swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Poux this week:
The surf forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, and let me tell you, the next two weeks at Le Poux are lookin' pretty grim. This one's an exposed beach and reef set-up, but we're in a proper dry spell. It's more of a wait-and-see situation than a go-time scenario.
Right from the start on Sunday the 12th, we're scraping the bottom of the barrel. The swell is tiny—maybe 0.7 ft on the morning—coming out of the west with a decent 9-second period. The wind is offshore and strong, so it's clean, but there's no energy behind it. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper at 6. It's frustrating to look at. That same sad story rolls right through the whole first week. By Wednesday the 15th, the wind swings around, but the swell stays flat at 0.7 ft. Even when the period stretches out to 12 seconds on the morning of Tuesday the 14th, it's just not enough to make anything happen. The energy is still pitiful, readings in the single digits. There's no height to work with.
Then there's a long gap of almost zero hope. From the 12th all the way through the morning of the 20th, there's nothing that could honestly be called surfable. That's over a week of flatness. The only flicker of life comes on Monday the 20th. The swell finally bumps up to 4 ft from the WNW with a 7-second period. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 163, and it's clean with a cross-offshore light air. It's still described as "very ordinary conditions," but on the scale of what we've seen, this is the best on offer. The wind is perfect, the swell has a pulse, but it's a short period, so expect lumpy, disorganized lines. It's a beach-and-reef mix, and with this short period, it won't hold together that well. A beginner might find it a bit much at 4 ft, but it's not a beast. Crowds are rare here, so you might have it to yourself.
Tuesday the 21st keeps the window open. We get 3 ft from the west, period about 8 seconds, with a fresh offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (84-90). It's clean but still not what you'd call pumping. Then the pulse fades again. The rest of the week drops back into the doldrums. By Wednesday morning the 22nd, it goes glassy, but the swell shrinks to 2 ft.
Looking way ahead to the weekend of the 26th and into the 27th, there's a final lump. Sunday morning the 26th shows 5 ft from the WNW with a 7-second period, energy at 191. But the onshore wind is already up—20 km/h from the WSW—and it's described as poor with unknown conditions. By Sunday afternoon it's a messy 4 ft with a 30 km/h cross-onshore. That's not a surf window; that's a washing machine. For a beach and reef set-up like this, that kind of wind will make it choppy and unappealing. That setup might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to wrap it up: the absolute standout is Monday the 20th. The morning window gives you the best chance for clean, surfable waves, but don't expect anything world-class. After that, the second week is a write-off.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, moderate winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 7 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 |
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16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:20AM7.74m | 6:49PM8.11m | 7:20AM8.22m | 7:45PM8.64m | 8:14AM8.65m | 8:36PM9.10m | 9:04AM8.96m | 9:24PM9.40m | 9:51AM9.09m | 10:10PM9.47m | 10:36AM9.02m | 10:54PM9.31m | 11:20AM8.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM1.95m | 1:03PM1.81m | 1:41AM1.40m | 2:09PM1.34m | 2:41AM0.81m | 3:04PM0.88m | 3:33AM0.32m | 3:53PM0.55m | 4:20AM0.03m | 4:38PM0.40m | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:21PM0.47m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:02PM0.73m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | |
10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | 10:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | NE 6 | W 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | W 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | N 6 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 3 | ESE 3 | NE 6 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 6 | W 6 |
47 | 106 | 106 | 416 | 257 | 169 | 262 | 73 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 40 | — | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 243 | 510 | 474 | 139 | 654 | 139 | 158 | 332 | 243 | 252 | 49 | 31 | 37 | 127 | 273 | 186 | 536 | 536 | 536 | 258 |
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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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