
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with 137 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve gotta level with you – it’s a pretty flat and quiet outlook for the whole 16-day window. The only break that’s even in the conversation is Le Poux, a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks. And, well, it’s not really breaking in any meaningful way right now.
Starting off on Tuesday the 21st of July, we’ve got some tiny 0.7ft swell from the west with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the northeast in the morning, which is a rare bit of clean, glassy texture. But the combined energy is a measly 10, and the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." It’s pretty much a lake. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but there’s just no push. This flat spell drags on through Wednesday the 22nd, Thursday the 23rd, and Friday the 24th of July. The swell stays at 0.7ft, and the energy dribbles down to 5 by Friday afternoon. The wind turns onshore, and we get a bit of chop, but it’s still just flat.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th of July doesn’t get any better. Saturday sees 0.7ft to 1.0ft swell with a period dropping to 3 seconds on Saturday afternoon. That’s just wind slop. Sunday the 26th of July finally shows a little bump, with the swell climbing to 3ft in the morning and 3ft in the afternoon, coming from the west and west-northwest. The period picks up to 5 and 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 37 and 64, so it’s still weak. The wind is a moderate cross-shore and cross-onshore, creating a chop. It’s a scruffy, small day.
The first week of August doesn’t give us any hope either. From Monday the 27th of July through to Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell height never gets above 3ft, and the period is almost always short, between 3 and 10 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore, often from the southwest, and we get a few days of fresh breeze and lumpy conditions. The energy is consistently in the low to mid double digits, and the wave comment is a relentless "poor surf conditions." The only break, Le Poux, is a rare and inconsistent spot, and it’s not doing anything.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises. But honestly, you’d be better off finding a different hobby for the next 16 days. This stretch is a proper blank run, and it’s not unusual for this area when the swell windows are this quiet. The setup looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard, if you’re into that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 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 | W 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
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2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 33 | 64 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:29AM6.42m | 6:53PM6.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:08PM2.94m | 1:42AM2.58m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — |
2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 2 | ENE 5 | NNE 2 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | ESE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 32 | 33 | 64 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 586 | 243 | 249 | 264 | 447 | 582 | 551 | 243 | 252 | 285 | 490 | 654 | 717 | 658 | 716 | 713 | 243 | 186 | 226 |
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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.










