Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, W swell with 653 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the forecast for Le Poux, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. This spot is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, and the next two weeks aren’t offering much to get excited about. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions right out of the gate.
The first few days are a write-off. From Sunday the 6th right through to Saturday the 12th, it’s all poor surf: messy, onshore winds, and choppy conditions. The wave energy is weak, bouncing between 27 and 498 (moderate at best mid-week), but the wind is just never your friend. The swell is small, mostly around 2 ft to 5 ft, and it’s coming from the west, but the wind is ruining any chance of a clean wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Now, we finally get a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 13th. The morning shows a little life: the wind turns offshore from the ENE, and the surf is clean. But the swell is tiny – just 2 ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak at 45. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. You’d be scratching for anything rideable. This is a true beginner session if you’re desperate.
The following week doesn’t get much better. From Monday the 14th through to the end of the forecast, we see consistent offshore winds, especially from the ENE and NE, which keeps the surface clean. The problem is the swell never really shows up. We’re looking at 1 ft to 3 ft waves, with periods ranging from 5 to 12 seconds. The long-period swell on the 15th and 16th (12 seconds) suggests better shape, but with such small size, it’s just not doing much. The wave energy stays weak, mostly under 65. The standout window, if you can call it that, is around Wednesday the 16th morning, with a clean 2 ft swell from the WNW and light offshore winds, but it’s barely a ripple.
Honestly, if you’re after a paddle, this is a two-week bust. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windier days, but even then, the swell is minimal. For a spot that rarely breaks, this blank run is pretty normal. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 102 | 47 | 26 | 38 | 209 | 340 | 464 | 498 | 305 | 294 | 208 | 147 | 48 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 360 | 185 | 217 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:08AM6.53m | 3:57PM6.59m | 4:52AM6.55m | 5:30PM6.97m | 6:12AM7.12m | 6:37PM7.70m | 7:09AM7.86m | 7:28PM8.46m | 7:54AM8.53m | 8:12PM9.08m | 8:35AM9.05m | 8:51PM9.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM2.70m | 9:49AM2.98m | 10:54PM2.77m | 11:44AM2.79m | 00:32AM2.20m | 1:03PM2.11m | 1:35AM1.39m | 1:56PM1.36m | 2:22AM0.67m | 2:40PM0.74m | 3:02AM0.17m | 3:18PM0.32m | 3:39AM-0.07m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 8:43 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 4 | W 15 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 102 | 47 | 26 | 4 | 209 | 340 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 29 | 17 | 16 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 18 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 2 | S 3 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 38 | 12 | 22 | 464 | 498 | 305 | 294 | 208 | 147 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 30 | 360 | 185 | 217 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 37 | 57 | 58 | 162 | 162 | 157 | 128 | 226 | 226 | 162 | 162 | 138 | 157 | 162 | 138 | 340 | 243 | 226 |
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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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