
Surf Forecasts:
Le Petit Train surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Le Petit Train over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for our little corner of the coast.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. There's a real dry spell here. The swell is tiny and the wind is just not cooperating. You're looking at a solid 10 to 11 days of nothing worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at a very warm 74°F at Le Petit Train, which is a solid 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so if you're just wanting a float, it's lovely, but for surfing? Forget it.
We finally get a whisper of life on the 5th of August, Wednesday morning. The wind will be glassy and the swell is a tiny 3ft from the NW, but it's only a 6-second period, so it's going to be weak and gutless. The combined energy is a measly 66, so it's not really doing anything. It's a one-star morning at best, just a dribble.
Now, the real glimmer of hope, and it's a long way off, is the 10th of August, Monday morning. There's a solid pulse of swell due in. The forecast shows a 6ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, pumping out a combined energy of 754 – that's some proper juice. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is a bit of a bummer, but it might keep it from being too blown out. This is definitely the standout of the whole 16-day window. The swell is getting up there in size, so it's not for the groms, but for the experienced crew, it's the one to circle on the calendar. Just keep in mind it's a long-range call, so it's promising but not a sure thing yet.
The morning of the 11th of August, Tuesday, still has some decent size at 6ft from the same direction, but the energy has dropped a bit. It's still a possibility, but the Monday morning is the real target.
So, to sum it up: a whole lot of nothing for a week and a half, then a very promising window around the 10th of August. Keep your fingers crossed that the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
272 | 225 | 212 | 171 | 120 | 73 | 71 | 50 | 40 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 82 | 89 | 62 | 53 | 46 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:29PM3.26m | 4:51AM3.18m | 5:05PM3.45m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.78m | 10:41AM0.76m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 8 | NW 5 |
272 | 225 | 212 | 171 | 120 | 73 | 71 | 50 | 40 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 89 | 62 | 53 | 23 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 26 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 25 | — | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | NW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | 22 | — | — | 28 | 82 | 4 | 1 | — | 46 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 153 | 153 | 173 | 184 | 184 | 165 | 56 | 674 | 265 | 202 | 184 | 104 | 30 | 184 | 165 |
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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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