Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook for Le Poux is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a pretty grim 16-day window, so don't go getting your hopes up too early.

Right off the bat, it’s a dry spell. We’re talking about a solid week and a half with barely a ripple. From Tuesday the 14th all the way through to the morning of the 24th, the swell is tiny, mostly 0.7 ft max, and while the wind is often offshore and clean, the waves just aren't there. The water is sitting at a very warm 66°F for the first break, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only notable thing. You’d be floating around with no power.

The first real flicker of life shows up on the 24th of July, Friday morning. We get a jump to 2 ft of swell coming from the west, with a decent 12-second period. The energy is weak (91), but it’s a clean, gentle offshore wind from the east. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Friday afternoon the wind swings and messes it up.

Things get a little more interesting by the 26th, Sunday afternoon. The swell builds to 5 ft from the west, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate (200), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions". It’s still not big, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 27th of July in the afternoon. The swell is 6 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy jumps to a strong 430, and the wind goes near-glass with a slight air from the north, leaving it clean. It’s the biggest, most powerful wave of the whole run. Keep in mind though, this is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so it’s not exactly a reliable spot. It’s the closest thing to a recommendation we’ve got, but don’t expect perfection.

The 29th gets bigger, with 7 ft and 8 ft, but it’s onshore wind from the west and west-southwest, turning it into a messy, choppy mess. Could be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.

So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a total write-off. The one day to pencil in is Monday the 27th of July, for a chance at some clean, fun-sized waves. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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