
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
First up, I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch at Le Poux is a tough one. The outlook over the next 16 days is pretty grim overall. We’re looking at a long dry spell where the surf just doesn’t show up in any meaningful way. For the first week and a half, from the 29th of July right through to the 7th of August, the swell is tiny – mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft – and the wind is either onshore, cross-on, or just messy. It’s barely worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly of 5°F above average, but that doesn’t help the waves.
The only glimmer in this whole forecast comes on the 8th of August, Saturday morning. Finally, we get a bit of life. Swell picks up to 4 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the standout – the only time in the whole window where it’s clean and the energy jumps to moderate (322). It’s a little over a week away, so don’t hold your breath, but if you’re itching for a surf, that’s your moment. The afternoon of the 8th still has some size at 4 ft and clean conditions, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze.
After that, it fades again. The 9th and 10th of August see conditions clean but the swell drops right back to 2 ft or less, and the wind gets fresh from the northeast, making it small and average. The 11th to the 13th are similar – small, clean but nothing to write home about, with energy barely scraping into the two-digit range.
Bottom line: Le Poux is a rarely breaking beach-and-reef setup, and this forecast proves why. It’s not a spot that fires often, and this 16-day run is mostly a bust. The 8th of August morning is the only true stand-out, but it’s a long way off. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now, it’s slim pickings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNE 6 | WSW 7 |
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14 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 46 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 54 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:52PM8.14m | 9:11AM8.04m | 9:25PM8.49m | 9:44AM8.33m | 9:58PM8.75m | 10:17AM8.53m | 10:31PM8.88m | 10:50AM8.61m | 11:05PM8.86m | 11:26AM8.57m | 11:41PM8.69m | 12:04PM8.37m | 00:22AM8.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM1.58m | 3:40AM1.18m | 3:53PM1.25m | 4:14AM0.88m | 4:26PM1.04m | 4:46AM0.71m | 4:58PM0.96m | 5:17AM0.69m | 5:29PM0.99m | 5:49AM0.79m | 6:02PM1.14m | 6:22AM1.01m | 6:37PM1.39m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 4 | W 10 | W 5 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 |
2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | WNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | N 3 | NE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
— | 19 | 6 | 3 | 46 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 11 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 40 | 53 | 91 | 103 | 54 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 157 | 157 | 243 | 247 | 239 | 254 | 254 | 227 | 273 | 227 | 229 | 264 | 227 | 247 | 254 | 102 | 195 | 536 | 29 |
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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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