
Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with 42 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s 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 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over at Le Poux.
First things first, the water is runnin’ at 65°F, which is a full 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real treat, almost feels like a tropical invasion.
Right now, we’re lookin’ at a long, quiet spell. There’s nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for from Wednesday the 8th right through to the morning of Friday the 17th. It’s mostly tiny, weak stuff – we’re talkin’ combined wave energy barely scrapin’ into double digits (25 to 41), and when it does show a pulse the conditions are just ordinary, or the wind’s blowin’ too hard. That ENE wind gets gusty as hell, up to 25 mph and more, cleanin’ the surface but makin’ it a real battle just to get out back.
The first flicker of something happens Friday morning the 17th. Swell bumps to 3ft from the NNE, period a short 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 107 – that’s a moderate little push. Wind’s a gentle offshore from the NE at 9 mph, and conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but it’s not gonna set your world on fire; the swell direction’s a bit off the optimum WNW, and the period’s short, so the waves will be a bit quick and crumbly.
But the real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Sunday the 19th. Morning brings 5ft of swell from the NW with a short 5-second period and combined energy of 106. Now, that period is short, so it’ll be a bit bumpy and disorganised, but the wind is a clean offshore from the ENE at 12 mph – makes for clean faces. That size is still fine for a confident intermediate, but over 5ft it starts gettin’ a bit much for beginners.
Monday the 20th is also worth a mention – 3ft swell from the WNW with a better 8-second period and combined energy of 115. Wind’s light from the ENE in the morning, a gentle 9 mph offshore, so the surface’ll be smooth.
Honestly, for Le Poux, it’s a lean run. The best you’ll get is that Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th – both have clean offshore wind and a bit of moderate energy, but the swell periods are short, so don’t expect any real power or long walls. It’s a beach and reef setup, and with short-period swell it’ll be a bit jumbly. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent strong offshore wind on those flat days might be more your thing than paddlin’.
Keep an eye on the forecasts – these quiet stretches don’t usually last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
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24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 2:16PM7.32m | 2:44AM7.31m | 3:24PM7.19m | 3:58AM7.20m | 4:38PM7.28m | 5:13AM7.37m | 5:48PM7.62m | 6:20AM7.74m | 6:49PM8.11m | 7:20AM8.22m | 7:45PM8.64m | 8:14AM8.65m | 8:36PM9.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM1.87m | 8:44PM2.22m | 9:14AM2.07m | 9:46PM2.32m | 10:22AM2.19m | 11:03PM2.27m | 11:42AM2.13m | 00:27AM1.95m | 1:03PM1.81m | 1:41AM1.40m | 2:09PM1.34m | 2:41AM0.81m | 3:04PM0.88m | 3:33AM0.32m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
24 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 2 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
— | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 71 | 219 | 219 | 346 | 262 | 159 | 192 | 159 | 128 | 163 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 256 | 39 | 19 | 235 | 149 | 19 | 15 | 149 | 230 | 227 | 247 | 254 | 254 | 654 | 474 | 254 | 258 | 249 | 247 | 169 |
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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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