Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, W swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Le Poux has in store for us over the next 16 days. I'll be straight with you, it's a lean run.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty grim start. The whole first week is a write-off. From Monday, August 31, right through to Monday, September 7, there's nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking a solid 8-day gap of poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore through the first half of that week, making a mess of things. There's a bit of swell on August 31, with a 7ft swell from the west and a moderate combined wave energy of 799, but it's getting hammered by a 19 mph cross-on wind. It's just lumpy and ugly.
The only real glimmer in this whole outlook comes on Tuesday, September 8. The morning session is the standout. Swell drops to a more manageable 4ft from the west, but the key is the wind. It's glassy. Absolutely dead calm. For a spot that's usually cross-on or onshore, this is a rare treat. The wave energy is a solid 456, and with a 12-second period, the waves will have some proper shape and power. The water is a warm 68°, which is 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home. This is the one to go for, but keep in mind that Le Poux rarely breaks. It's a beach and reef setup that doesn't fire often, so this window is precious.
After that, the wind picks right back up. Wednesday, September 9, we're back to a fresh 22 mph cross-on breeze, and the surf quality goes straight back to poor. The rest of the second week is tiny, with wave heights dropping below 2ft and the energy falling off a cliff. There's a few days of clean conditions with cross-off or offshore winds from the east, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. By Tuesday, September 15, the afternoon shows a hint of something surfable with 1ft and clean conditions, but it's barely a ripple.
So, bottom line: if you want to get wet, your only real shot is the morning of Tuesday, September 8. It's a rare break, so get on it. Otherwise, the rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 799 | 673 | 363 | 141 | 78 | 55 | 21 | 32 | 210 | 213 | 176 | 219 | 132 | 178 | 83 | 162 | 209 | 110 | 49 | 44 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:18PM6.88m | 3:08AM6.53m | 3:57PM6.59m | 4:52AM6.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:14AM2.56m | 9:01PM2.70m | 9:49AM2.98m | 10:54PM2.77m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 141 | 78 | 55 | 21 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | 162 | 209 | 110 | 49 | 44 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | SE 2 | — | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 799 | 673 | 363 | — | — | — | 12 | 32 | 210 | 213 | 176 | 219 | 132 | 178 | 83 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 243 | 138 | 27 | 59 | 34 | 157 | 260 | 157 | 157 | 242 | 157 | 242 | 157 | 157 | 149 | 162 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 39 |
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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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