Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Le Petit Train over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet run ahead. There’s no surf worth chasing for the first few days, then just small windows where conditions line up enough for a paddle. The water is sitting at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5° above average – so that’s a nice bonus if you’re getting in.
The standout looks like Tuesday morning, 1st September. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. Combined energy is 307 (moderate), and it’s glassy enough to be worth a look. Surfline says “expect good surf conditions” and I’d agree – it’s the best window we’ve got. Just keep in mind this spot is inconsistent and exposed, so it won’t be firing every set.
Sunday morning, 6th September, also shows promise. Swell is a touch smaller at 3ft from the WNW, but the wind is offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, keeping faces clean. Period bumps up to 11 seconds, giving the waves a bit more shape and energy (207 combined). It’s gentle offshore, but it’s still a small, clean option for a beginner-friendly wave.
After that, the forecast gets messy with cross-on breezes and onshore winds most days. Nothing really stands out as a second highlight. If you’re after a quiet glassy session, Friday 11th September morning has 3ft from the WNW with glassy conditions and light airs, but it’s pretty ordinary.
Overall, if you’ve got a flexible morning, that Tuesday 1st September is your pick. The rest of the run is mostly small, choppy, or onshore. It’s not blank, but it’s not pumping either.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 307 | 318 | 116 | 86 | 38 | 25 | 22 | 54 | 69 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 86 | 291 | 226 | 207 | 133 | 55 | 69 | 112 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:05PM2.99m | 2:00AM2.96m | 2:27PM3.25m | 3:08AM3.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:22AM1.21m | 7:19PM1.01m | 7:51AM1.06m | 8:37PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 307 | 318 | 116 | 86 | 38 | 25 | 22 | 54 | 69 | 59 | 55 | 57 | 86 | 291 | 226 | 207 | 133 | 55 | 69 | 112 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | WNW 11 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 49 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 52 | 59 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 18 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 165 | 56 | 56 | 265 | 56 | 76 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 22 | 0 | 182 | 22 | 0 | 90 | 153 | 153 | 147 | 56 |
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