Le Poux Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.47° N 1.84° W

Le Poux Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Poux sea temperature is
19.9° C
2.7° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 181 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Poux this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Le Poux in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 5th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – if you’re looking to paddle out around here, you’re gonna have to be patient. The forecast is a bit of a dry spell for most of the next two weeks, but there’s a tiny light at the end of the tunnel if you’re keen.

For the first 11 days, from Sunday the 2nd of August right through to Wednesday the 13th, it’s pretty grim. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 feet, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, which just ruins what little bump there is. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (17-35), so you’re looking at blown-out, grovelly conditions. Not worth the wetsuit.

The only real break we have to look at is Le Poux, a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks. It’s exposed to the WNW, but the small swell and gnarly cross-shore winds mean it’s a no-go for a solid week and a half.

Then, on Thursday morning the 13th of August, we get a little glimmer. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is a tiny 2 feet from the west with an 8-second period. The combined energy is still low (73), but it’s described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Honestly, for this spot, that’s the best you’re gonna get. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but don’t expect much power. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is Sunday morning the 16th of August. The swell picks up to 5 feet from the west, with a 7-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the WSW at 10 km/h. The combined energy jumps to 212 (moderate) and the conditions are flagged as "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." The offshore wind will clean it up, making it the best looking window in the whole 16-day run. That 5 feet is getting a bit much for beginners, but it’s still manageable for most. The short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and fat, not a lot of push.

Then Monday morning the 17th of August, the swell bumps up to 8 feet (WSW) with a 7-second period, and the wind is light cross-onshore. The energy is a strong 577, but that’s a lot of water for this spot. Over 8 feet, it’s expert territory, and with the short, fat period, it’s likely to be a dangerous, washing-machine mess. Not a day for the average surfer.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother until Thursday the 13th for a tiny, glassy session. The best on offer is Sunday morning the 16th with 5 feet and clean offshore wind – that’s your window. Everything else is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
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10
0.4
W
9
0.5
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8
0.4
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8
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8
0.7
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6
1.2
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7
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W
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0.4
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
12
12
8
25
35
22
22
57
39
156
156
152
114
97
96
20
12
11
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
ENE
15
NE
15
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10
N
20
WNW
15
W
20
SSW
15
W
20
WSW
25
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W
25
WNW
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NW
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NNW
15
WNW
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High Tide
10:31PM8.88m
10:50AM8.61m
11:05PM8.86m
11:26AM8.57m
11:41PM8.69m
12:04PM8.37m
00:22AM8.36m
12:47PM8.02m
1:08AM7.88m
1:38PM7.55m
2:07AM7.33m
2:45PM7.10m
3:25AM6.90m
Low Tide
5:17AM0.69m
5:29PM0.99m
5:49AM0.79m
6:02PM1.14m
6:22AM1.01m
6:37PM1.39m
6:58AM1.34m
7:16PM1.72m
7:41AM1.77m
8:06PM2.11m
8:36AM2.23m
9:12PM2.48m
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Feels °C
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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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