Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, WNW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W 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 (Aug 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with each other – the next 16 days are a tough watch. We’ve got one option on the table, Le Poux, and I’ll be honest, it’s a rare and inconsistent spot that rarely breaks, and this forecast doesn't do it any favours. The whole window is a write-off for decent waves, with each session flagged as poor surf conditions.
Let’s start with the water. The first mention of a break is Le Poux, and the water temperature on Thursday the 13th is 68°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual – like wearing a spring suit when you should need a winter one.
The first real glimpse of something that looks like a wave happens on Thursday the 20th of August. The morning sees a WNW swell at 5ft, with a long 11-second period that suggests it’s a groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 469. But here’s the rub – it’s still poor surf conditions. A NNE breeze is blowing cross-off, which should keep it clean, but the wave quality just isn’t there.
Later that same afternoon, the wind swings NNW, making it cross-shore, and the swell drops a touch in period to 10 seconds, with energy at 392. Still no good.
We get a tiny window on the morning of Friday the 21st of August. A 2ft WNW swell with a 10-second period comes in, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 19 mph, making it clean. But the energy is a weak 96, and again, it’s poor conditions. This spot needs a lot more than that. The afternoon is even smaller at 1ft.
After that, it's a long, bleak run. From Saturday the 22nd through to the end of the forecast on the 28th, we see tiny slop, bumpy onshores, strong cross-onshore winds, and a total lack of any kind of quality. On Thursday the 27th of August, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SW with only a 6-second period – that’s short-period, wind-driven junk, and with a 25 mph onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Not for beginners at that size, and not for anyone with the wind. Honestly, this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There are no standouts. There’s one spot, and it’s rarely worth a paddle. A blank run like this is normal for an inconsistent area like this, so don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now? Don’t bother waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 108 | 92 | 64 | 60 | 39 | 63 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 34 | 45 | 59 | 56 | 75 | 217 | 711 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:53AM8.99m | 9:11PM9.50m | 9:35AM9.26m | 9:52PM9.65m | 10:15AM9.29m | 10:31PM9.52m | 10:53AM9.09m | 11:09PM9.14m | 11:29AM8.69m | 11:46PM8.57m | 12:06PM8.14m | 00:23AM7.86m | 12:43PM7.48m | 1:02AM7.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.39m | 4:03AM-0.13m | 4:19PM0.18m | 4:41AM-0.17m | 4:56PM0.22m | 5:17AM0.06m | 5:31PM0.49m | 5:50AM0.50m | 6:04PM0.92m | 6:23AM1.08m | 6:37PM1.48m | 6:55AM1.73m | 7:12PM2.08m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
60 | 108 | 92 | 64 | 60 | 39 | 63 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
— | 1 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 2 | — | 2 | 34 | 45 | 59 | 56 | 75 | 217 | 711 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 59 | 226 | 162 | 186 | 15 | 186 | 226 | 227 | 227 | 244 | 531 | 599 | 691 | 227 | 157 | 168 | 157 | 242 | 226 | 125 |
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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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