Le Poux Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.47° N 1.84° W

Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Poux sea temperature is
19.8° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s pretty grim. For days on end, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell and poor surf conditions. From August 8th right through to the 13th, the waves are just not happening. You’re looking at swell heights barely pushing 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with periods all over the shop. The combined swell energy is weak, barely hitting double digits for most of that time. It's a real bummer.

The first glimmer of anything surfable comes on August 14th. Friday morning, Le Poux (beach and reef) is showing a 2 ft swell from the west with a 9-second period. The combined energy is still weak (87), but it’s the first time we see a “surfable but ordinary” comment. The wind is a light breeze from the north, cross-offshore, so it’s clean. But it’s small, and the break is rarely breaks, so you’d be rolling the dice.

The real standout, the one that’s worth marking on the calendar, is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. That’s when we get a proper pulse. Swell jumps to 5 ft from the west, with a short 6-second period. The combined energy hits 194, so there’s some push behind it. The wind is a fresh offshore from the east-northeast (19 mph), which means clean, lined-up faces. This is the best on offer, a solid moderate swell with clean offshore winds. The 5 ft height is a bit punchy for beginners, but it’s good fun for the rest of us. The short period means it’ll be a bit sectiony, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be a hell of a lot better than the flat spell we’ve been sitting through.

Thursday, August 20th, the morning drop sees 4 ft from the west-northwest, with a moderate 8-second period and a combined energy of 207. The wind is still offshore (east, 12 mph), so it’s clean and powerful. It’s a notch down from the day before, but still a solid option.

After that, it fades out again. The 21st and 22nd have some surfable waves, but the energy drops and the swell gets smaller. It’s not worth the drive unless you’re desperate.

So, the pick of the bunch is Wednesday, August 19th. That 5 ft of west swell with fresh offshore wind is your best chance for a proper session. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
13
0.3
W
11
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
6
7
3
4
9
6
6
7
6
5
3
21
31
41
55
57
68
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
SE
15
N
10
E
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
40
E
20
E
25
E
5
E
15
NW
20
WNW
15
N
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:25AM6.90m
4:10PM6.90m
4:55AM6.88m
5:33PM7.18m
6:13AM7.29m
6:42PM7.78m
7:15AM7.91m
7:38PM8.47m
8:07AM8.51m
8:26PM9.09m
8:53AM8.99m
9:11PM9.50m
Low Tide
9:12PM2.48m
9:52AM2.60m
10:45PM2.60m
11:35AM2.60m
00:28AM2.23m
1:04PM2.11m
1:41AM1.50m
2:06PM1.44m
2:36AM0.77m
2:56PM0.82m
3:22AM0.19m
3:39PM0.39m
4:03AM-0.13m
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:38
9:37
9:36
9:34
9:31
9:30
9:29
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Temp °C
18
21
27
25
21
22
21
22
25
25
22
25
22
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30
26
21
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23
Feels °C
15
18
23
19
19
18
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21
22
15
18
15
18
25
19
20
19
22
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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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