Le Petit Train Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.72° N 1.25° W

Le Petit Train Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Le Petit Train sea temperature is
23.8° C
2.6° 

Le Petit Train surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Le Petit Train surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with NW 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 (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Le Petit Train in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming up for Le Petit Train. I’ve gotta be straight with you — this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s a whole lot of days you’re better off doing something else. It’s a near-blank run, which for this spot isn’t totally out of the ordinary, but it still stings when you’re itching for a wave.

The water is cooking right now at 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year — a solid 5° above the norm. That’s a real standout for a swim, but not so much for surf quality.

Right off the bat, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are total washouts. Tiny, weak swell around 0.7 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is all wrong — cross-off, onshore, choppy. The combined swell energy is weak, maxing out around 141 (moderate) on Saturday, but it’s messy. No joy there.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the pattern going — onshore winds, 3 ft to 5 ft of short-period junk, and poor surf conditions. Energy climbs to 188 and 269 on Monday afternoon, but the 10-second period is the only hint of life, buried under a moderate cross-onshore chop.

Now, Tuesday the 28th morning is the first real glimmer. Swell drops to 3 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, giving it a little push (175 combined energy). And the wind? Glassy. A light S breeze, 3 mph. That’s rare and beautiful for this break — clean, glassy conditions. However, it’s still only surfable with very ordinary conditions. For a patient soul on a longboard, it’s worth a paddle. But it’s not a standout, just a brief moment of calm.

Wednesday the 29th morning is similar — clean, light cross-off wind, 2 ft swell (84 energy) — but again, nothing to write home about.

From midday Wednesday through the end of July, it’s downhill. Tiny swell dropping to 1 ft, weak energy in the 30s and 40s, and onshore or cross-on winds. A long, flat, and frustrating gap.

Then August kicks in. Saturday the 1st brings a jump in swell — 2 ft to 5 ft, with a long-period 12 to 14 seconds from the W. The combined energy rockets to 403 and 603. That’s strong wave energy on paper, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are unknown — likely messy. This is a long-range promise, and it’s promising, but not certain.

The rest of the first week of August stays in the 3 ft to 4 ft range with moderate energy (200-300), but onshore or cross-on winds ruin the party. By Thursday the 6th, we’re back to weak 2 ft stuff.

Friday the 7th morning: a bit of cross-shore wind at 12 mph, 3 ft swell, 166 energy — but it’s a moderate cross-chop. Still not clean.

Honestly, if I had to pick one true standout in this whole outlook, it’s Tuesday the 28th morning. Glassy, clean, and a touch of swell. It’s not pumping, but it’s the best on offer.

After that, the period from August 1st to 3rd has the biggest swell energy of the run — up to 603 on Saturday afternoon — but the onshore wind makes it look more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle session, especially given this is a beach setup.

So for now, keep your eyes on that Tuesday morning window, and cross your fingers that the August swell cleans up. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
9
0.6
NW
4
1.4
W
6
0.9
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1.9
WNW
8
1.4
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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125
77
389
175
103
94
283
275
225
175
139
117
84
71
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52
53
45
Wind (km/h)
20
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25
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20
WSW
20
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30
WNW
20
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25
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20
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15
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5
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NNW
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High Tide
2:30AM2.75m
2:56PM2.91m
3:28AM2.87m
3:47PM3.08m
4:13AM3.03m
4:29PM3.26m
4:51AM3.18m
5:05PM3.45m
5:26AM3.32m
5:39PM3.60m
5:59AM3.42m
6:12PM3.71m
Low Tide
7:53PM1.26m
8:18AM1.26m
8:56PM1.14m
9:15AM1.13m
9:46PM0.97m
10:01AM0.95m
10:29PM0.78m
10:41AM0.76m
11:08PM0.60m
11:18AM0.60m
11:44PM0.46m
11:52AM0.47m
00:18AM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Le Petit Train Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Le Petit Train 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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