Le Poux Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.47° N 1.84° W

Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Poux sea temperature is
19.8°C
2.6° 

Le Poux surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Poux surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real. I’m lookin’ at the forecast for Le Poux, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. This spot is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, and it’s exposed to swell from the west, but the optimum direction is from the WNW. That’s our first clue that conditions are gonna be tough.

For the first few days, from Tuesday morning right through to the end of the week, we’re looking at poor surf across the board. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with onshore winds and weak energy. The combined energy is only 136 (weak) on Tuesday morning, dropping to 29 (very weak) by Wednesday afternoon. It’s just not doing anything. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing special there.

Then we hit Thursday, 3rd September, with a bit more push – 4 ft of 8-second west swell, but the wind is onshore, and the combined energy climbs to 164 (moderate). Still poor quality. Friday 4th is similar, with a touch more height (4 ft) and energy hitting 196 (moderate), but it’s choppy and messy.

Now, here’s the only glimmer in the whole 16 days. Saturday morning, 5th September, brings a clear sky and light offshore winds from the ENE at 10 km/h. The swell is only 2 ft from the west, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is 80 (weak). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Honestly, it’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. The same goes for Saturday afternoon, with a gentle offshore from the NE. It’s clean, but small. If you’re desperate, that’s your window.

After Saturday, it’s right back to poor. Sunday 6th and Monday 7th are tiny and messy. Tuesday 8th is flat. Wednesday 9th brings a bit more swell (5 ft, 8 seconds, 217 energy – moderate), but with strong cross-onshore winds, it’s a complete write-off. Thursday 10th has the biggest swell of the whole run – 5 ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period, and energy hits 367 (moderate), but it’s accompanied by a near gale from the WSW at 50 km/h. That’s not surfable for anyone.

From Friday 11th onward, the swell drops away to nothing – 1 ft, 0.7 ft, 0.3 ft – with clean conditions but zero energy. The combined energy is down to single digits (4-12). Glassy on Tuesday 15th morning, but you’d need a miracle to catch a wave.

So, the long and short of it is: there’s no real standout. Saturday 5th is your only chance to get wet, and even then, it’s small. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a tough run. If you’re a beginner, the 2 ft on Saturday is fine, but there’s nothing bigger. For experts, the 5 ft on Thursday 10th is a no-go with that wind. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windier days.

Hang in there, but don’t expect much.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
136
78
55
32
20
144
135
138
130
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196
165
79
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43
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:40PM9.37m
10:59AM9.12m
11:16PM9.10m
11:37AM8.79m
11:57PM8.60m
12:19PM8.25m
00:43AM7.91m
1:10PM7.56m
1:42AM7.13m
2:18PM6.88m
3:08AM6.53m
3:57PM6.59m
4:52AM6.55m
Low Tide
5:19AM0.43m
5:33PM0.72m
5:52AM0.78m
6:08PM1.09m
6:28AM1.29m
6:49PM1.60m
7:13AM1.92m
7:42PM2.19m
8:14AM2.56m
9:01PM2.70m
9:49AM2.98m
10:54PM2.77m
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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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