Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first ten days, it’s a bit of a tough watch. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, and the wind is all over the shop – mostly cross or onshore, keeping things messy. The combined energy barely nudges into double digits, sitting at a measly (6) at best, so there’s just no power in the water. The one highlight is that Friday morning, the 24th of July, is looking glassy with a light southerly, but with a wave of 0.7 ft, it’s hardly worth getting the wetsuit wet.
We’ve got a long stretch of mediocre to poor conditions right through to the end of July and into the first few days of August. The water’s been running much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that doesn’t make up for the lack of any real push.
Now, if you’ve got patience, there’s a flicker of hope. On Sunday, the 2nd of August, we finally see a jump in size. The morning brings a 8 ft swell from the west with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to (963) – that’s a solid shot of power. The wind is light and cross-shore from the north-northwest, which should keep it relatively clean. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, that’s the standout session of the whole outlook. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 6 ft, with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but still a good option.
Following that, Monday the 3rd of August holds up nicely with a 5 ft west swell. The wind is looking offshore from the east in the morning, which is a rare treat. At (230) combined energy, it’s a moderate, punchy swell that will work well. The size is right on the edge for intermediates, but it’s the best chance for a clean, fun wave.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The only real standouts are Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August. If you can hold out for that, you’ll be rewarded. Le Poux is a beach-and-reef setup, and with that west swell direction and a solid period, the reef sections should offer up some decent shape. Be aware that it rarely breaks, so a window like this is a true gift.
Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 117 | 76 | 92 | 197 | 80 | 54 | 15 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:36PM6.37m | 4:13AM6.16m | 4:51PM6.26m | 5:28AM6.17m | 5:58PM6.43m | 6:29AM6.42m | 6:53PM6.78m | 7:19AM6.81m | 7:38PM7.23m | 8:00AM7.25m | 8:17PM7.70m | 8:37AM7.67m | 8:52PM8.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM3.07m | 10:18AM3.18m | 11:08PM3.22m | 11:48AM3.23m | 00:40AM3.02m | 1:08PM2.94m | 1:42AM2.58m | 2:01PM2.48m | 2:27AM2.07m | 2:42PM2.01m | 3:05AM1.59m | 3:19PM1.58m | 3:40AM1.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | 54 | 13 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 4 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | — | NNW 3 | — | ESE 2 | NE 2 | NE 4 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 7 | 117 | 76 | 92 | 197 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 586 | 491 | 673 | 677 | 403 | 646 | 333 | 684 | 854 | 226 | 149 | 260 | 149 | 149 | 58 | 236 | 239 | 258 | 136 |
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