Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 628 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
It’s gonna be a slow start for Le Petit Train. The first half-decent surf doesn’t show up until Tuesday, 1st September. Sunday and Monday are a total loss – choppy, onshore mess. The wait is a bit of a drag, but that’s how it shakes out sometimes.
The pick of the bunch is Tuesday morning, 1st September. The wind is light and clean, out of the NE (cross-offshore), so the waves will have a nice face. Swell is 5ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (301). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re just starting out, this is your window. The water is 76°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or a thin spring suit.
Next up, Saturday morning, 5th September, brings a bit more size. Expect 5ft of WNW swell, but with a longer 11-second period, giving it some more grunt (combined energy of 728 – strong). The wind is light but cross-on, so it won’t be perfect. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re looking for a bigger wave, this is it. Remember, this break is inconsistent, so don’t hold your breath.
After that, Sunday morning, 6th September, offers a clean session with 4ft of NW swell, 11-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the east. The energy is moderate (263), and conditions should be tidy. A solid option if you missed Tuesday.
The forecast gets pretty thin after that. Tuesday, 8th September, shows a 3ft W swell with a 12-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning (combined energy 300, moderate). That’s a nice, clean option for the long period, but it’s a solid week and a half away, so don’t book your trip yet.
From the 9th onward, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The wind shifts to the northwest, blowing strong and ruining the shape. There’s a brief moment on Sunday, 13th September, with a 3ft W swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but the energy is low (137). It’s surfable, but nothing special.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning, 1st September, is your best shot. Keep an eye on Saturday, 5th September, for more size. After that, you’re better off doing something else.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 243 | 256 | 518 | 628 | 500 | 307 | 275 | 143 | 96 | 69 | 25 | 25 | 71 | 86 | 78 | 393 | 427 | 416 | 408 | 346 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:46PM3.95m | 7:05AM3.74m | 7:20PM3.88m | 7:39AM3.67m | 7:57PM3.72m | 8:17AM3.53m | 8:38PM3.49m | 9:01AM3.33m | 9:31PM3.21m | 9:59AM3.10m | 10:43PM2.94m | 11:24AM2.94m | 00:25AM2.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.09m | 1:05PM0.17m | 1:28AM0.18m | 1:42PM0.28m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:48AM0.60m | 3:13PM0.69m | 3:41AM0.88m | 4:16PM0.94m | 4:51AM1.13m | 5:42PM1.08m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 243 | 256 | 518 | 628 | 500 | 307 | 275 | 143 | 96 | — | 25 | 21 | 71 | 86 | 78 | 393 | 427 | 416 | 408 | 346 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 10 | — | — | WNW 14 | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 25 | — | — | 61 | — | — | 35 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 69 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 153 | 153 | 147 | 8 | 0 | 147 | 22 | 56 | 184 | 56 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 102 | 0 | 184 | 29 |
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