Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,809 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 table for the next couple of weeks at Le Poux.
To be blunt, it’s a grim stretch. We’ve got a long, long run of days where the ocean is just not playing ball. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Monday the 7th of September, but even then, it’s barely a whisper. Before that, it’s pretty much a write-off dominated by strong onshore winds and messy conditions.
The only slight glimmer in this entire 16-day window is the Monday afternoon session on the 7th of September. The wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze (12 mph) from the north, which is about as good as it gets for this spot. The swell, coming in from the west at 5 ft with a period of 9 seconds, will offer some rideable wedges. The combined wave energy (320) is moderate. It’s a rare reprieve in a desert of poor conditions. However, this break *rarely breaks* to begin with, so don’t hold your breath for a classic. The rest of that week sees us back to onshore junk, and by the following weekend we’re looking at tiny, wind-ruined leftovers. It’s a tough run. With no decent swell and persistent cross-onshore winds for the vast majority of the forecast, the setup at this beach-and-reef spot looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Water temps are sitting at a balmy 68°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
There is simply no standout quality surf in this outlook. The best I can say is that Monday the 7th offers a chance at a few cleanish waves, but keep your expectations on the floor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 5 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
146 | 1385 | 876 | 304 | 181 | 681 | 766 | 497 | 300 | 133 | 76 | 38 | 33 | 35 | 445 | 291 | 223 | 186 | 134 | 66 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:19AM8.83m | 9:33PM9.23m | 9:51AM9.12m | 10:05PM9.41m | 10:24AM9.23m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.61m | 4:16AM0.28m | 4:29PM0.47m | 4:47AM0.26m | 5:01PM0.51m | 5:19AM0.43m | 5:33PM0.72m | 5:52AM0.78m | 6:08PM1.09m | 6:28AM1.29m | 6:49PM1.60m | 7:13AM1.92m | 7:42PM2.19m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | 78 | — | — | — | — | 300 | 133 | 76 | 38 | 33 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 134 | 66 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 4 | W 6 |
146 | 1385 | 876 | 304 | 181 | 681 | 766 | 497 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 445 | 291 | 223 | 186 | — | 24 | 226 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 568 | 474 | 157 | 29 | 149 | 661 | 243 | 160 | 82 | 27 | 137 | 34 | 157 | 248 | 157 | 509 | 675 | 157 | 239 | 256 | 157 |
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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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