Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, it’s a pretty grim start for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a real dry spell, no two ways about it. The first solid surf recommendation doesn’t show up until the 12th of August, so we’ve got a long stretch of tiny, poor-quality waves that are basically unsurfable. You’d be wasting your time chasing anything before that.
So, here’s the rundown. The only spot on the radar that’s worth your attention is Le Petit Train. It’s a beginner spot, so not a lot of power, but it’s all we’ve got.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday morning, 12th August. The winds will be glassy, which is a major plus—clean conditions are a big deal here. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak, at just 99, so it’s going to be small and gutless. It’s surfable, but only just. It’s also an inconsistent break, so you’ll be scratching around for waves.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday morning, 13th August. This is the best we’ve got in the whole 16-day window. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to a moderate 238. The winds are glassy again, so it’ll be clean. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. This is the only morning where you might actually get a proper wave.
Thursday afternoon though, the wind switches to a moderate onshore breeze from the NNW, and it’s back to poor, choppy surf. The swell drops off after that.
So, there you have it. Two possible mornings at Le Petit Train, the 12th and the 13th, with the 13th being the one to set your alarm for. For the rest of the time, it’s a total write-off. Keep your gear dry and wait for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 120 | 73 | 71 | 50 | 40 | 59 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 18 | 66 | 54 | 39 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 45 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:26AM3.32m | 5:39PM3.60m | 5:59AM3.42m | 6:12PM3.71m | 6:30AM3.48m | 6:43PM3.77m | 7:02AM3.51m | 7:15PM3.77m | 7:34AM3.50m | 7:48PM3.71m | 8:09AM3.44m | 8:23PM3.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:08PM0.60m | 11:18AM0.60m | 11:44PM0.46m | 11:52AM0.47m | 00:18AM0.36m | 12:25PM0.39m | 00:51AM0.30m | 12:59PM0.36m | 1:24AM0.30m | 1:32PM0.39m | 1:58AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.47m | 2:35AM0.46m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 10 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 120 | 73 | 71 | 50 | 40 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 66 | 54 | 39 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 45 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 8 | 26 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 23 | — | 30 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 8 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | 59 | 13 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | 22 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 153 | 175 | 192 | 184 | 144 | 148 | 679 | 202 | 148 | 182 | 102 | 89 | 684 | 155 | 192 | 483 | 111 |
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