
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, W swell with 764 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been chewing on the charts for Le Poux for the next 16 days. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The forecast is a long, flat stretch with no real standout sessions. The swell just doesn’t line up with the wind, and when there is a bit of energy, it’s sloppy or blown out. This is a spot that rarely breaks, and this outlook shows exactly why.
The first real hope doesn’t come until Thursday, 12 September, when a weak 3ft swell from the west is hanging around. The morning sees a moderate onshore breeze, and the wave energy is a modest 108 – not enough to get excited about. The afternoon is even worse, with the wind right onshore and the waves dropping to 3ft. It’s a no-go.
Then there’s a glimmer on Sunday, 15 September. The afternoon has a 2ft swell from the west-northwest with a very long period of 16 seconds, which is classic groundswell. The combined energy hits 219, which is moderate, and the wind is fresh offshore from the northeast, leaving the surface glassy. It’s a clean window, but the swell is tiny. It’s surfable, but only just. The long period will make waves break a bit straight at this beach-and-reef setup, so you’ll need to find a bank that works.
The next day, Monday, 16 September, is a tease. The period is still long at 14 seconds, and the swell is 2ft, but the wind is cross-onshore from the south-southwest, putting a ripple on the surface. It’s a poor surf condition, and the energy is moderate at 198 – just not worth the paddle.
The rest of the forecast is a write-off: tiny waves, onshore winds, or no energy at all. The water temperature is much warmer than normal for this time of year – sitting at 20°C, which is a solid 3° above average. That’s a nice touch if you’re just floating around, but it doesn’t help the surf.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The best on offer is the Sunday afternoon session, but even that’s a marginal call. It’s a spot that rarely breaks, and this run shows why. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t plan a trip around it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
209 | 200 | 160 | 263 | 277 | 222 | 133 | 127 | 75 | 47 | 26 | 74 | 100 | 650 | 599 | 352 | 575 | 434 | 177 | 108 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:19PM8.25m | 00:43AM7.91m | 1:10PM7.56m | 1:42AM7.13m | 2:18PM6.88m | 3:08AM6.53m | 3:57PM6.59m | 4:52AM6.55m | 5:30PM6.97m | 6:12AM7.12m | 6:37PM7.70m | 7:09AM7.86m | 7:28PM8.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM1.60m | 7:13AM1.92m | 7:42PM2.19m | 8:14AM2.56m | 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 | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 127 | 75 | 47 | 26 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 177 | 3 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | N 4 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | W 9 | W 5 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 |
209 | 200 | 160 | 263 | 277 | 222 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 74 | 100 | 650 | 599 | 352 | 575 | 434 | — | 108 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 260 | 138 | 125 | 242 | 162 | 149 | 39 | 2 | 57 | 58 | 244 | 162 | 168 | 211 | 162 | 243 | 129 | 129 | 168 | 34 |
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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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