Le Poux Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.47° N 1.84° W

Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Poux sea temperature is
19.3°C
2.5° 

Le Poux surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Poux surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Poux over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break this down for you.

First up, the outlook for the next 16 days is pretty bleak. We’ve got a long stretch of very small, mostly wind-affected surf and very little to get excited about. The only break in the region is Le Poux, a beach and reef set-up that rarely breaks. It’s a beginner-friendly wave when it works, but for this whole period, conditions are poor.

Kicking off on Saturday, September 12th, you’re looking at onshore winds and weak swell. Swell is only 2ft from the west, period a short 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 64. The water temperature, however, is a standout: it’s sitting at 67°, which is 5° warmer than usual for the time of year. That’s pretty unusual and will make being in the water feel nice, even if you’re just bobbing around. But the surf itself is tiny and messy.

The next few days roll out in a similar fashion. Sunday the 13th brings a touch more size, with 3ft to 4ft of swell, a period of 10 seconds, and moderate wave energy up to 234. But the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, ruining the shape. This pattern of onshore wind and poor quality holds through the middle of the week.

By the time we get to the weekend of the 19th and 20th, the swell has dropped right off to barely 1.0ft to 2ft. The energy is weak, between 36 and 102. You’d be fighting for a dribble if you paddled out.

There is a real glimmer of hope on Monday, September 21st. A clean morning with offshore winds from the north-east at 16 mph. Swell is only 1.0ft, with a long period of 14 seconds, but we’re looking at a combined energy of just 67. This is about as good as it gets in this window, but it’s dangerously small. On the bright side, the wind is clean, so if you’re patient, you might find a little corner.

The rest of the month is even smaller. From the 22nd through to the 26th, we are talking about ankle-biters at 0.7ft to 1.0ft, with very low combined energy (9 to 22). The conditions do turn glassy or clean at times, especially on Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th, when the wind dies off completely, but there is simply no swell to push anything. Those are beach days, not surf days.

Then, right at the end of the outlook on Sunday, September 27th, we see a bit of a spike. Swell jumps to 5ft from the north-west, but with a very short period of only 5 seconds. The energy hits 126, so there’s some push. But it’s coming with a strong onshore wind from the south-west at 22 mph. The period is too short for good shape, and onshore wind will chop it all to pieces. That combo, at a beach-and-reef spot, makes it look like a better setup for kite surfing.

So, to be honest, this is about a two-week flat spell. There’s no standout session here. The clean, glassy days around the 21st to 24th are the closest you’ll get to a surf, but only if you’re desperate to get wet on a longboard with no expectations. Otherwise, it’s a complete bust.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:12AM9.35m
9:28PM9.61m
9:48AM9.40m
10:03PM9.49m
10:21AM9.22m
10:37PM9.12m
10:54AM8.83m
11:10PM8.57m
11:26AM8.27m
11:43PM7.89m
11:59AM7.61m
00:17AM7.15m
12:34PM6.89m
00:56AM6.40m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.14m
4:12AM-0.05m
4:26PM0.20m
4:43AM0.21m
4:57PM0.46m
5:13AM0.64m
5:27PM0.88m
5:41AM1.19m
5:57PM1.43m
6:11AM1.80m
6:29PM2.04m
6:44AM2.45m
7:08PM2.68m
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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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