
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
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 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with no good surf on offer, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. The first sign of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Thursday, September 17th, which means we’re looking at over a week of flat, messy, or just plain ugly conditions before we get a sniff of something.
The only break in the game here is Le Poux (Lac Léman). It’s a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so you’re already fighting an uphill battle. The water temperature is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you’re just having a paddle.
Let’s run through the rough. From now through Wednesday, September 16th, it’s all poor surf conditions. Cross-onshore winds, lumpy chop, and tiny swell. The combined energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (292) on the Tuesday morning, but that’s paired with a 19 mph southerly cross-on and rain – not worth it. The rest of the week is a blur of light winds and tiny 2 ft to 4 ft swell, but the wind is always wrong, and the wave comment keeps saying “poor surf conditions.” Not a single day where you’d want to paddle out.
Now, the first real glimmer comes on Thursday, September 17th. The morning shows a clean 4 ft swell from the west at 10 seconds, with a nice cross-offshore breeze from the north at 16 mph. The combined energy is moderate (216). The afternoon cleans up even more: 5 ft from the west-northwest, 9 seconds, and still a clean cross-offshore wind. The wave comment upgrades to “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” but for this spot, that’s a win. This is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time we get clean lines and a little push. The offshore wind is a major positive here – it’ll keep the surface glassy.
Friday, September 18th keeps the trend going. Morning brings a 3 ft west-northwest swell with a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the east-northeast at 9 mph, making for clean conditions. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary.” The afternoon drops to 2 ft with an even shorter period of 6 seconds, but still offshore. It’s not groundswell, but if you’re desperate, it’s rideable.
After that, it’s all downhill again. From Saturday, September 19th onward, the swell fades back to 1.0 ft to 2 ft, and the wind swings around to cross-off or onshore. The combined energy is weak. By Monday, September 21st, we get a weird spike of 18-second period swell (very long period) reaching 2 ft, but it’s buried under a 25 mph cross-onshore gale and rain showers – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle-surfing. The rest of the window is a mix of clean but tiny surf or mess.
So, if you’re set on surfing, your only real shot is Thursday, September 17th at Le Poux. It’s the one day where the stars align just enough. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. It’s a rare spot that rarely breaks, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, go have a coffee instead.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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269 | 370 | 328 | 185 | 122 | 68 | 32 | 29 | 18 | 264 | 162 | 112 | 61 | 66 | 61 | 43 | 181 | 127 | 79 | 59 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:37PM7.70m | 7:09AM7.86m | 7:28PM8.46m | 7:54AM8.53m | 8:12PM9.08m | 8:35AM9.05m | 8:51PM9.48m | 9:12AM9.35m | 9:28PM9.61m | 9:48AM9.40m | 10:03PM9.49m | 10:21AM9.22m | 10:37PM9.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM2.11m | 1:35AM1.39m | 1:56PM1.36m | 2:22AM0.67m | 2:40PM0.74m | 3:02AM0.17m | 3:18PM0.32m | 3:39AM-0.07m | 3:54PM0.14m | 4:12AM-0.05m | 4:26PM0.20m | 4:43AM0.21m | 4:57PM0.46m | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | 10 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SSW 5 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
269 | 4 | — | 185 | 122 | 68 | 32 | 29 | 18 | — | 162 | 112 | 61 | 66 | 61 | 43 | — | — | 79 | 59 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — |
23 | 370 | 328 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 264 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 37 | 181 | 127 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 56 | 226 | 162 | 129 | 2 | 39 | 57 | 58 | 29 | 127 | 125 | 133 | 186 | 157 | 226 | 138 | 28 | 34 | 226 | 2 |
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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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