Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Le Poux.
Honestly, it’s a grim stretch ahead. Le Poux is a beach and reef set-up that rarely breaks, and for the next week and a half, it’s just not doing anything worth paddling out for. From now through to around Monday the 24th of August, the swell is tiny—mostly under 2ft—and the wind is nearly always cross-on or onshore, making for chop and messy conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, rarely getting above 100. You’re looking at a blank run that lasts a solid eleven days.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up Monday the 24th of August. That morning, the wind goes glassy (3 mph from the SE) and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the WSW, period around 7 seconds. The combined energy is 191, which is moderate. Conditions are described as glassy. It’s still a bit ordinary but at least it’s clean. That afternoon gets even better: swell hits 5ft from the WSW, period 6 seconds, combined energy jumps to 212, and it’s still glassy. This is the standout of the whole outlook. For a break that rarely breaks, this is a real treat. The swell is around 5ft, so it’s manageable for most surfers, not too big, not too small. Just be aware that with a short period like 6 seconds, it’ll be a bit crumbly and lack the punch of a groundswell.
After that, it’s back to the same old story—wind picks up again, swell drops, and we’re left with poor conditions for the rest of the month.
If you’re keen, the 24th is your window. For everything else, the kite surfers might have more fun given the strong onshore winds and small, messy surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 60 | 108 | 92 | 64 | 86 | 39 | 63 | 46 | 52 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 20 | 47 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:26PM9.09m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:22AM0.19m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 41 | 60 | 108 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 39 | 63 | 46 | 30 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 20 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 18 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | W 2 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | — | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 1 | 13 | 15 | 86 | 23 | 29 | 15 | 52 | 37 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | — | 47 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 34 | 162 | 226 | 162 | 186 | 15 | 186 | 244 | 227 | 227 | 43 | 258 | 640 | 649 | 243 | 157 | 256 | 247 |
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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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