Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, W swell with 9 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 0.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: this is a tough one to call. The whole 16-day outlook for Le Poux is a real struggle. We're looking at a long, flat spell to start, with nothing worth getting wet for. The water is running at 66°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a surprise for a spot that rarely breaks. It's a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, but it needs a very specific swell direction from the WNW to even think about working, and that just isn't happening for a long time.
The first couple of weeks are basically a write-off. From Thursday the 16th of July right through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny, barely 0.7 ft, and the energy is pathetic – mostly single-digit figures, with the odd reading like 13 on the Thursday morning. The wind is often offshore, which is clean, but there's simply no swell to push it. You could sit out there on a log and not catch a thing. Saturday the 25th of July finally sees a bump, with the swell height climbing to 5 ft by the afternoon from the W, with a period of 5 seconds. The energy hits 113 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the W at 19 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. That's not a surfable wave; it's a mess. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
We get a repeat of that same pattern on the 26th and 27th of July, with onshore winds and a poor quality, choppy 2 ft to 3 ft W swell. The energy is moderate, up to 74, but the wind just ruins it. By the 30th of July, we're back to flat, clean offshore winds and barely a ripple. The 31st of July sees a bit of a pulse – 2 ft from the W with a 9 second period, and energy hitting 91 – but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, creating a lumpy cross-chop. It's just not good.
Honestly, there's no standout in this window. The closest we get is maybe the 25th of July, if you're a dedicated kiter, but for a surfer, there's nothing to recommend. It's a blank run, and for a spot that rarely breaks, that's not unusual. The forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long stretch of flat and poor conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:51AM9.09m | 10:10PM9.47m | 10:36AM9.02m | 10:54PM9.31m | 11:20AM8.76m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.40m | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:21PM0.47m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:02PM0.73m | 6:27AM0.60m | 6:42PM1.15m | 7:05AM1.14m | 7:22PM1.66m | 7:44AM1.74m | 8:03PM2.19m | 8:25AM2.33m | 8:49PM2.69m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NE 5 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | NE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 3 | WNW 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 2 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | NE 2 | NE 5 | NE 3 | NE 2 | NE 5 | NNE 2 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 24 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 474 | 474 | 139 | 536 | 619 | 617 | 617 | 617 | 243 | 264 | 399 | 519 | 640 | 249 | 254 | 247 | 586 | 586 | 675 | 447 | |
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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).
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