Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Le Petit Train.
Right now, there’s nothing much happening. The forecast kicks off from Saturday 22 August and honestly, the first week is a real write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and what little energy there is gets mangled by cross-onshore winds. The water is a standout though – sitting at 77°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so if you’re just having a swim, it’s lovely, but for surfing it’s a dud.
We’ve got a long dry spell with no decent surf until the morning of Wednesday 26 August. That morning, a little 3ft swell from the west shows up with clean offshore wind from the ESE. The combined swell energy is weak (86), but it’s the first real chance at something rideable. Don’t get too excited though – it’s small and inconsistent, and the break is rated for beginners. Crowds are possible.
The real standout, and the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Saturday 5 September. That morning, a 4ft swell from the WNW rolls in with a nice 12-second period – that’s groundswell energy, good for shaping up. Winds are offshore from the ESE at a gentle 9 mph, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The combined swell energy is moderate (458). This is the best on offer across the whole forecast. It’s still a beginner-friendly break, so the size is fine, and crowds are possible. If you can wait, that’s the session.
Before that, the morning of Thursday 27 August has a small 2ft west swell with clean conditions, but it’s weak and inconsistent. The morning of Sunday 30 August is glassy with 3ft, and the morning of Monday 31 August is also glassy with 3ft – those are pleasant but tiny, more for a longboard or a splash. Tuesday 1 September morning is glassy again with 3ft and a bit more energy (166), but still not a standout.
Late in the second week, Friday 4 September afternoon shows 3ft from the WNW with 10-second period and moderate energy (190), but winds are onshore. Saturday 5 September morning is the clear winner. After that, Sunday 6 September gets messy with strong onshore winds and rain, so it’s back to poor conditions.
No other breaks in the region to compare. Overall, it’s a slow two weeks. The one bright spot is that Saturday morning session. Keep an eye on it.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | SW 3 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 79 | 19 | 8 | 36 | 16 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 66 | 31 | 66 | 34 | 117 | 251 | 1163 | 861 | 711 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:31AM3.56m | 5:43PM3.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:49PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 7 | W 3 | W 9 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 106 | 79 | 19 | 8 | 36 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 66 | 30 | 66 | 34 | 117 | 251 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 | WNW 7 | — | — | W 8 | W 13 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | W 9 | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | — | ENE 3 | — | NNE 2 | ESE 3 | WSW 9 | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 27 | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1163 | 861 | 711 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 2 | 56 | 289 | 0 | 392 | 415 | 342 | 421 | 421 | 165 | 0 | 111 | 3 | 21 | 219 | 149 | 153 | 670 | 151 |
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