
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 186 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 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. I’ve been staring at the charts for Le Poux, and I’ve got to be straight with you—it’s looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing on the cards, and you’re gonna have to be patient if you’re hanging for a wave.
The first week is a total write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak swell with a lot of cross-onshore wind messing things up. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive thing I can dig up. The energy in the water is weak, with combined swell energy values stuck in the low hundreds or even single digits. You’d be lucky to find anything over 2ft, and the period is short and crumbly. It’s just not worth paddling out for the slop we’re seeing. Even the glassy morning on the 8th, with the swell barely a ripple, is a no-go. There’s nothing to ride.
We’ve got a solid gap of about a week with zero hope. The swell stays tiny through to the 13th, with the energy levels still in the weak zone. The odd day might look clean on paper with a light offshore, but the swell just isn’t there. It’s a classic dead spell, and it’s not unusual for this area to go quiet like this.
Now, looking into the second week, things start to wake up a little, but it’s a far cry from perfect. The 14th sees the swell bump up to 3ft from the west, and the energy finally climbs into the moderate range (132 on the combined scale). But the wind is still cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bit chopped up. The 16th and the 18th have the biggest swell of the period, with the 18th seeing waves pushing 7ft with a strong west swell. The energy gets serious, jumping to 489, which is a strong signal. But the wind is onshore and cross-onshore, making for messy, blown-out conditions. This isn’t a clean, grinding point break—it’s a beach and reef setup, and with that wind, it’s going to be a battle. At 7ft with that short period, it’s also pushing past the beginner zone, and it’s going to be a challenge for everyone. Honestly, with that size and the onshore wind, I’d be looking at kites and foils rather than a surfboard.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of the 14th. It’s got 3ft of west swell and the energy is moderate. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it might clean up a bit. But it’s a long-range call, so I wouldn't book my week around it. It’s a “maybe” at best.
So, the bottom line: the next 16 days are a test of patience. The first week is a total blank, and the second week offers a glimmer of size but with poor conditions. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 14th and the 18th, but temper your expectations. This one’s for the die-hards, not the casual surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 159 | 161 | 75 | 41 | 38 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 12:47PM8.02m | 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 | 7:16PM1.72m | 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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 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 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
— | — | — | 75 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | N 3 | W 10 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 4 | N 3 | — | NE 3 | E 4 |
113 | 159 | 161 | 34 | 41 | 38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 243 | 157 | 247 | 611 | 247 | 434 | 434 | 506 | 243 | 258 | 236 | 247 | 282 | 242 | 227 | 266 | 240 | 243 | 644 | 266 |
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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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