
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 4s period, NW swell with 14 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 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve taken a deep look at the charts for Le Poux, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough 16-day outlook ahead. The kind of stretch that tests your patience. Let’s break it down.
First, the good news is that the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no shocks when you get in. But honestly, that’s about the only thing that’s normal.
The first real chance to even think about a paddle doesn’t come until *Monday, August 3rd*. That’s a solid two-week gap from today with nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is just tiny or totally misdirected, and when there is a little push, the wind is usually on it or cross-on, making a mess of things.
For most of the run, we’re looking at flat to tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The wind is a persistent problem. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 0.7ft – that’s a lake, not a surf. The energy is basically nothing (values like 7-10), so it’s a non-starter.
Into the last week of July, the size starts to nudge up. By Monday the 27th of July, we see the swell trying to build to 2ft, but the wind is onshore and strong. The combined energy is still low (21). By Tuesday the 28th, we get a bit more push, hitting 3ft with a moderate energy (101-132), but that onshore wind is just ruining it. This pattern sticks around – bigger swell, but choppy, onshore wind. It’s the kind of setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
The eventual “best” of the whole period, and I use that term loosely, is the morning of Monday, August 3rd. The swell is a modest 3ft from the west, period is a nice 9 seconds, so it’s got some shape potential. The combined energy is moderate (162). And for the first time in what feels like forever, the wind goes glassy – flat calm. That’s the only window where the conditions are clean enough to make it worth a look. But honestly, it’s a standout only because everything else is so poor. The consistency is a big worry too – Le Poux rarely breaks, so don’t bank on a long session.
The rest of that first week of August is more of the same: cross-onshore winds and a messy, choppy ocean. The energy stays moderate (values around 126-149), but the quality is just not there.
Look, it’s a grim run. The only real highlight is that Monday morning glass-off, but keep your expectations on the floor. The area just isn’t firing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | 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 |
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5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:38PM8.92m | 12:04PM8.35m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:27AM0.60m | 6:42PM1.15m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | NE 5 | — | — | W 9 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 2 | NE 5 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 2 | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | 7 | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 243 | 617 | 552 | 399 | 526 | 559 | 526 | 258 | 264 | 447 | 526 | 254 | 240 | 247 | 419 | 442 | 519 | 807 |
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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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