
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, WNW swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 0.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a rough stretch for Le Poux, to be honest. I’ve been staring at the charts and there’s a big old blank space where you’d want some waves. We’re looking at a run of days with just nothing on offer until things maybe start to perk up late in the game. Don’t get too excited though, because even then it’s not looking like a classic.
The break itself is a beach and reef setup that only rare breaks, so we’re already working with a spot that needs a lot to come together. It’s exposed to the WNW, which is where we need the energy to come from. The next several days are a write-off. For nearly a week and a half, from Thursday the 6th right through to around Monday the 17th, the swell just isn’t there. We’re talking tiny, weak waves – ankle to knee high at best – and often with cross-onshore winds making things messy. It’s a proper flat spell. Even the clean days with light winds on the 8th, 9th, 14th, and 15th have almost no swell (energy in the 6 to 82 range). It’s all show and no go.
Now, there is finally a pulse of energy that shows up on Monday the 17th, but it’s not friendly. The swell starts to build, but so does the wind, coming straight onshore from the west. On Monday the 17th we’re looking at 4ft to 5ft of wind-swell, but the period is a short, crumbly 6 seconds (energy around 116-176). That’s just messy, junky surf. The morning of Tuesday the 18th sees the swell push to 5ft, with a slightly better 9-second period, but it’s still onshore and rainy, with a fresh 30 km/h wind. It’s not going to be pretty. This is the kind of day that looks way more appealing to the kite surfers than us paddle surfers, honestly.
The energy does keep climbing, and by Thursday the 20th, we get the biggest swell of the window. A 7ft west swell rolls in on Thursday morning with a period of 7 seconds (strong wave energy at 366). This is serious size for the setup, but the wind is still onshore. It’s a thumping, walled-up closeout. And with size like that and poor shape, this is strictly for experts only. Beginners need to stay well away. The period is short, so it won’t be the clean, lined-up groundswell you’d want for a spot like this; it'll be a roping, unruly mess.
So, yeah. If I had to point to a standout, there isn’t one. It’s a long, barren spell followed by a couple of days of junky, blown-out, and then potentially dangerous, storm surf. The 20th has the most size, but it’s not a recommendation. You might get a few corners on the dawn patrol if the wind eases before the full onshore hits, but it’s a real gamble. My honest take: save your energy, get the board fixed, and wait for the next proper swell. This one is a big miss.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 7 |
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156 | 45 | 41 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:08AM7.88m | 1:38PM7.55m | 2:07AM7.33m | 2:45PM7.10m | 3:25AM6.90m | 4:10PM6.90m | 4:55AM6.88m | 5:33PM7.18m | 6:13AM7.29m | 6:42PM7.78m | 7:15AM7.91m | 7:38PM8.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:41AM1.77m | 8:06PM2.11m | 8:36AM2.23m | 9:12PM2.48m | 9:52AM2.60m | 10:45PM2.60m | 11:35AM2.60m | 00:28AM2.23m | 1:04PM2.11m | 1:41AM1.50m | 2:06PM1.44m | 2:36AM0.77m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 3 | W 9 | N 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 7 |
— | 45 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | N 4 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNE 5 | W 8 | W 9 |
— | 2 | — | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | ENE 2 | — | N 3 | N 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 |
156 | — | 41 | 21 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 227 | 282 | 493 | 203 | 441 | 506 | 491 | 239 | 235 | 239 | 256 | 157 | 239 | 229 | 158 | 208 | 127 | 31 |
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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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