Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, W swell with 364 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next sixteen days.
Honestly, I’ve gotta level with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of really poor conditions, with hardly a window that’s worth paddling out for. The water temperature at Le Poux is clocking in at 68°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a seriously unusual warm spell, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit, but you’ll still need all the patience you can get.
The first real flicker of hope doesn't show up until Friday morning, the 4th of September. That's a long wait – nearly two weeks of flat, blown-out, or just plain messy nothingness. From the 20th of August right through to the 3rd of September, the stories are all the same: tiny swell, onshore winds, and very poor surf conditions. The wave energy is weak, barely hitting three-digit figures most days, and often just a paltry two-digit number in the brackets.
Then, on Friday morning, the 4th of September, we finally get a slight reprieve. The wind goes glassy, calm enough that it's basically a whisper. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 109. It’s not going to be a world-beater, but after so much nothing, clean, glassy waves at chest-high are a gift. The break at Le Poux is a beach and reef setup, and it's rated for beginners, but this one morning might be the only real chance for a clean, manageable session. It’s a very rare break, so don't sleep on this one if you're keen.
After that, it fades again. The afternoon of the 4th drops back to 2 ft and clean, but the energy is gone. So, the standout is that Friday morning, the 4th of September. Keep your eyes peeled, but don't get your hopes up for anything else in this window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 342 | 333 | 133 | 78 | 33 | 12 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 48 | 32 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:49AM6.37m | 2:22PM6.16m | 3:07AM5.80m | 4:00PM5.80m | 4:57AM5.70m | 5:37PM6.00m | 6:14AM6.07m | 6:38PM6.52m | 7:05AM6.64m | 7:21PM7.15m | 7:43AM7.25m | 7:57PM7.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM2.69m | 8:13AM2.99m | 8:46PM3.23m | 9:17AM3.47m | 10:15PM3.54m | 11:08AM3.59m | 00:17AM3.32m | 12:49PM3.17m | 1:24AM2.71m | 1:41PM2.55m | 2:06AM2.04m | 2:20PM1.92m | 2:41AM1.41m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 17 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 133 | 78 | 33 | 9 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 44 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 32 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 4 | — | WSW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 16 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | E 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 2 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 342 | 333 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 20 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 383 | 157 | 127 | 186 | 19 | 39 | 39 | 252 | 249 | 243 | 260 | 260 | 640 | 136 | 239 | 208 | 226 | 160 | 247 | 138 |
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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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