Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ll be straight with you about Le Petit Train. This spot is a beginner-friendly, inconsistent wave that only really lights up when the swell comes from the west. Over the next 16 days, there’s nothing to get excited about – the finder doesn’t show a single good session. The first few days from 18 July have tiny 0.7ft dribble with onshore winds, and the swell stays small and messy through the rest of the month. There’s a little pulse around 27 July with 4ft to 5ft from the west-northwest, but the wind is either cross-on or onshore, so it’s bumpy and unrideable. Even the longest period swell on 29 July morning (4ft, 11 seconds, moderate energy of 352) is ruined by a light cross-on breeze – raw potential but not clean enough to call it. After that, it drops back to knee-high slop. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this stretch is a total dud. If you’re a beginner hoping for a smooth introduction, you’re better off waiting for a proper westerly groundswell and a day when the wind swings offshore (ESE is what you want). Right now, there’s just no surf worth paddling for. Stay patient, the forecasts can change. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 9 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 28 | 56 | 57 | 47 | 50 | 40 | 24 | 14 | 42 | 68 | 25 | 49 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:39PM2.78m | 1:17AM2.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:03AM1.23m | 6:41PM1.27m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 4 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 12 | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 47 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 68 | 25 | 6 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | W 10 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 9 | W 12 | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 10 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | NE 3 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NE 3 | N 6 | NNW 6 | ENE 2 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | 3 | 12 | — | 17 | 3 | 56 | 57 | 4 | 50 | 40 | 1 | — | 42 | — | — | 49 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 684 | 752 | 1061 | 684 | 463 | 502 | 56 | 21 | 184 | 56 | 56 | 184 | 22 | 56 | 265 | 2 | 111 | 265 | 56 |
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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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