Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 893 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Train this week:
The surf forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Train in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at the surf outlook for Le Petit Train. The water's a bloody 78.1°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.
We're in for a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. Honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for from Friday the 21st of August through to the end of the month. The swell is tiny and weak, with combined wave energy barely reaching 339 (339) at best, but the wind is ruining it. The few times it looks rideable, like Saturday morning the 22nd with a light cross-off breeze and a 3.3ft WNW swell, the conditions are just ordinary. It's a consistent run of poor surf, so don't hold your breath.
The first week of September doesn't offer much relief either. We've got a run of onshore and cross-onshore winds that just won't let up. The swell picks up a bit on Wednesday the 2nd of September, with a 5.2ft W swell, but it's a weak 7-second period (250 combined energy), and the wind is onshore, so it's a write-off.
Thursday the 3rd of September is about the only standout in this whole outlook. The morning is glassy with a light 3.6ft NW swell from the WNW, a 7-second period and 140 combined energy. It's not going to blow your mind, but with the wind off the water and the waves small, it's the cleanest you'll get. The water is still warm, so it's a chance for a surf.
After that, it's back to the same story. Small, weak swells and onshore winds. The spot is inconsistent, which is pretty normal for this area, so a blank run like this isn't unusual. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, there's nothing to get excited about.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | WSW 5 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 394 | 275 | 151 | 113 | 94 | 18 | 8 | 37 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 23 | 45 | 39 | 137 | 81 | 318 | 893 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:34AM2.66m | 00:31AM2.52m | 1:14PM2.63m | 2:08AM2.58m | 2:35PM2.79m | 3:10AM2.77m | 3:28PM3.02m | 3:54AM2.99m | 4:07PM3.27m | 4:29AM3.21m | 4:41PM3.51m | 5:01AM3.40m | 5:13PM3.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53PM1.41m | 6:28AM1.50m | 7:24PM1.42m | 7:54AM1.43m | 8:38PM1.25m | 8:56AM1.22m | 9:29PM1.01m | 9:42AM0.97m | 10:10PM0.76m | 10:19AM0.72m | 10:45PM0.51m | 10:53AM0.49m | 11:17PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 339 | 394 | 275 | 151 | 113 | 94 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 45 | 39 | 137 | 81 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | N 5 | — | N 6 | W 13 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 6 | 37 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 19 | 16 | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | 318 | 893 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 153 | 56 | 0 | 184 | 2 | 56 | 117 | 0 | 257 | 291 | 335 | 328 | 342 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 16 | 180 | 184 | 104 |
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