Surf Forecasts:
Le Poux surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WNW 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 (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th 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 get into it.
Well, I've got to be straight with you – looking at the 16-day window for Le Poux, it's pretty grim. The forecast is a long, flat stretch with no real surf to speak of. The water's sitting at 68°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a bit of a surprise for a spot that rarely breaks anyway.
The first few days offer nothing. Saturday the 1st of August starts with a weak 2ft swell from the west, but it's only 5 seconds apart and the wind is cross, making for a messy cross-chop. The combined energy is a limp 21, so there's no power behind it. Sunday the 2nd is glassy in the morning, which is beautiful, but it's on a tiny 1.0ft swell. The same story follows through Monday and Tuesday – tiny waves, poor conditions. By Wednesday, we see a slight bump to 2ft, but it's a short 6-second period and onshore wind, so it's just a washing machine. Thursday the 6th sees the biggest swell of the entire run at 4ft, but it's a short 7-second period, cross-onshore, and the energy is a moderate 124. Still, the wave comment says "poor surf conditions," so don't get your hopes up.
From there, it just fades away. The second week is a total write-off, with swells dropping to 0.7ft or 0.3ft and energy levels falling into single digits. By the 16th of August, we're looking at 1ft with onshore winds and rain showers. There's not a single day in the entire 16-day forecast where the score hits above zero. This spot is a "rarely breaks" kind of place, and this forecast is a perfect example of why. For paddle surfing, it's a no-go. If you're into kite surfing, the bigger winds on the 14th and 15th might make it interesting, but for the rest of us, it's a long, flat wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 23 | 173 | 124 | 92 | 76 | 18 | 7 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:17AM8.53m | 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 | 4:58PM0.96m | 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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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 17 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 6 | 9 | — | — | 2 | 76 | 18 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | NW 3 | W 8 | — | W 10 | ENE 5 | — | NE 4 | NW 4 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 1 | 12 | — | 8 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 3 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 7 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 36 | 23 | 173 | 124 | 92 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 227 | 266 | 243 | 468 | 264 | 158 | 239 | 244 | 239 | 260 | 239 | 239 | 340 | 2239 | 226 | 162 | 671 | 227 | 243 | 349 | 654 |
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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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