
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet spell coming up. We're looking at a long stretch with barely anything rideable. The first real chance for a paddle doesn't show up until the morning of Tuesday, 12th August, and even then it's slim pickings. There's a gap of a couple of days before that with no real recommendations at all.
For the whole 16-day window, the only spot that gets any kind of nod is Le Poux. This is a beach and reef setup, but it's a tricky one – it rarely breaks, so you've got to be patient. It needs a swell from the WNW to really work, and for most of the period, the swell just isn't there.
The standout, and I mean the only one worth getting a little bit excited about, is the afternoon of Wednesday, 13th August. We'll see a modest pulse of swell, around 2ft from the west with a period of 11 seconds. That long-period groundswell will give the waves a bit of shape and push, though it might break a little straight on the beach sections. The combined energy hits 114 (moderate), which is the best we'll see. The wind will be a gentle cross-onshore from the west though, which will keep it a bit bumpy. It's not perfect, but it's the best of a poor bunch. For the record, the water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that, things get ordinary again. There's a slight tick up on the afternoon of 21st August, with a 2ft swell and clean, cross-off winds from the north, but it's still small and weak.
Honestly, for most of this run, the surf quality is poor and the wind is messy. With the swell this small and inconsistent, you might be better off finding something else to do. It tends not to stay this quiet for long around here, so don't lose hope – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 48 | 41 | 57 | 112 | 131 | 65 | 59 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:55AM6.88m | 5:33PM7.18m | 6:13AM7.29m | 6:42PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.91m | 7:38PM8.47m | 8:07AM8.51m | 8:26PM9.09m | 8:53AM8.99m | 9:11PM9.50m | 9:35AM9.26m | 9:52PM9.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM2.60m | 11:35AM2.60m | 00:28AM2.23m | 1:04PM2.11m | 1:41AM1.50m | 2:06PM1.44m | 2:36AM0.77m | 2:56PM0.82m | 3:22AM0.19m | 3:39PM0.39m | 4:03AM-0.13m | 4:19PM0.18m | 4:41AM-0.17m | ||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NE 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 |
7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 48 | 41 | 57 | 112 | 131 | 65 | 59 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | N 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 37 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 5 | — | N 2 | NE 2 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | WNW 5 |
2 | — | 1 | 33 | — | 1 | 1 | 27 | 39 | 38 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 247 | 656 | 227 | 188 | 149 | 239 | 236 | 642 | 235 | 149 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 59 | 157 | 157 | 186 | 157 |
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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.











