Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell ya, it’s been a dry spell around here, and this stretch is lookin’ pretty quiet overall. For the next couple of weeks, wave action is slim to none, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

The whole 16-day window is a tough one. For the first twelve days or so, there’s hardly any swell worth paddling out for. You’ve got tiny little waves, mostly around 0.7 ft or 1 ft, and even when the wind is offshore and clean, there just isn’t any push. The energy is weak, often in the single digits or low teens, so it’s more of a float than a surf. The one small highlight pops up on July 22nd, which is the Wednesday over a week away. That morning we see a bump in size to 4 ft from the west, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 131 (moderate energy), and the northeast breeze is offshore and clean. Later that afternoon the swell gets to 5 ft, energy up to 158, but again, it’s a short period swell that’s gonna be pretty weak and fat. That’s the only time in the whole run where the surf might be small but rideable, so if you’re desperate, that’s your window. After that, it fades out again.

Don’t bother with any other days—it’s all poor conditions, and mostly tiny surf. The water temperature on July 10th was 66°, which is 5° warmer than usual. That’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water feels nice even when the surf is flat.

So, best on offer? It’s got to be Le Poux on the morning of July 22nd. The swell is from the west, 4 ft, with a short period, but the wind is offshore from the east at 12 mph, keeping it clean. It’s a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so the fact that it's even showing something is noteworthy. The energy is moderate (131), and the waves will be small and crumbly, but it's the only real chance for a few little rides. Just don’t expect anything epic.

All in all, it’s a long flat stretch. Hang in there.

- Rusty

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