
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNE swell with 33 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 |
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10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross | off | off |
High Tide | 8:36PM9.10m | 9:04AM8.96m | 9:24PM9.40m | 9:51AM9.09m | 10:10PM9.47m | 10:36AM9.02m | 10:54PM9.31m | 11:20AM8.76m | 11:38PM8.92m | 12:04PM8.35m | 00:22AM8.36m | 12:48PM7.84m | 1:07AM7.71m | 1:35PM7.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM0.88m | 3:33AM0.32m | 3:53PM0.55m | 4:20AM0.03m | 4:38PM0.40m | 5:04AM-0.01m | 5:21PM0.47m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:02PM0.73m | 6:27AM0.60m | 6:42PM1.15m | 7:05AM1.14m | 7:22PM1.66m | 7:44AM1.74m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | |
— | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | 10:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | NE 5 | W 8 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 |
10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | N 6 | W 10 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | W 10 | W 7 | — | W 11 | W 8 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 |
43 | 9 | 54 | 82 | 58 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 249 | 243 | 244 | 285 | 139 | 247 | 536 | 139 | 129 | 272 | 1423 | 673 | 617 | 490 | 399 | 254 | 252 | 257 | 247 | 640 | 254 |
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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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