Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Le Petit Train this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Train in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
To be honest, it’s gonna be a real flat spell for a while. The first recommendation we’ve got is for Le Petit Train, but it’s a tough one. The water is way warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 78°F with a massive anomaly of 9°F, which is really unusual.
The pattern starts off with barely a ripple. From Thursday 16 July right through to the morning of Wednesday 29 July, there’s nothing worth getting wet for. That’s a solid 13-day gap with no real surf to recommend – just tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. You’ll see a bit of a bump on the 20th and 21st with some cleanish mornings, but the swell is tiny, the energy is weak (55), and the 6-second period is just mushy.
The first real standout isn’t until Wednesday 30 July afternoon. The swell finally shows up at 4ft from the WNW, with a proper 13-second period – that’s groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 560, which is moderate to strong. The wind is onshore from the NW at 16 mph, so it won’t be perfect, but that’s the best wave size we’ve seen in two weeks. This is definitely a day for experienced surfers; the 4ft is manageable but with that long period, it’ll feel bigger on the sets.
The next morning, Thursday 31 July, is another option. The swell holds at 5ft from the WNW, period 12 seconds, and the energy is even higher at 629. The wind is a gentler cross-onshore from the NW at 9 mph, making it a bit cleaner than the afternoon before. Still, it’s a cross-onshore breeze, so expect some chop.
If you’re after the best of a pretty ordinary run, focus on Thursday 31 July morning. That’s your window. It’s not a classic, but it’s the most energy and the most rideable wave in the whole forecast. The break is exposed to the west, but the swell is coming from the WNW, which is a decent direction for it. Don’t expect perfection, but it’s the only time the swell size and period come together.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 16 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 53 | 27 | 25 | 36 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:02PM4.18m | 7:31AM3.77m | 7:48PM4.08m | 8:15AM3.63m | 8:33PM3.89m | 9:00AM3.45m | 9:18PM3.61m | 9:45AM3.24m | 10:06PM3.31m | 10:34AM3.04m | 10:58PM3.03m | 11:31AM2.88m | 00:02AM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08AM-0.07m | 1:20PM0.13m | 1:53AM0.06m | 2:05PM0.27m | 2:38AM0.27m | 2:50PM0.47m | 3:23AM0.53m | 3:38PM0.71m | 4:10AM0.80m | 4:30PM0.96m | 5:02AM1.05m | 5:30PM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | W 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | W 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 6 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 10 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 12 | 16 | 28 | 17 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 19 | 31 | 50 | 53 | 27 | 25 | 36 | — | — | 26 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 850 | 927 | 747 | 943 | 909 | 1061 | 443 | 388 | 265 | 21 | 21 | 184 | 56 | 56 | 184 | 56 | 8 | 184 | 155 | |
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The above surf forecast table for Le Petit Train provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Le Petit Train can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Le Petit Train 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 Petit Train) 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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