Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Palue this week:
The surf forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for La Palue over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest with you, it’s a bit of a rough start and a long wait for the good stuff.
The water temperature is sitting at about 66°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first week. From Saturday the 29th of August right the way through to Friday the 4th of September, it’s a write-off. The wind is howling from the west and southwest, usually a strong 18 to 25 mph, whipping up a messy, cross-onshore chop. The swell is there, but it’s all wrong. You’ll see some decent sized waves, up to 8ft, but the combined energy is huge and all over the place (910 to 2277), and with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth paddling out for a beating.
Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September are slightly better, but it’s still just “marginal” at best with a cross-onshore breeze. The water’s lumpy and choppy. You’d be wasting your time.
There’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The one real standout, the pick of the whole period, is Saturday morning the 5th of September. For a few hours, the wind drops right out, going glassy and clean. The swell is a solid 6ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 10 seconds, which is a nice, workable groundswell. The combined energy is a solid moderate 686. This is the morning to get out there. After that, the wind swings back onshore again by the afternoon, so make the most of it.
After that, it’s back to cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions for the rest of the second week. Sunday the 6th of September through to the end of the period on the 13th is mostly blown out or just too small. There’s a day on Wednesday the 9th of September with a tiny 2ft swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s just not enough push.
The long range stuff around the 13th of September shows a very long period swell (16 seconds) which sounds promising, but the swell is small (2ft) and the cross-on wind will spoil it. Might be a fun novelty for a log, but nothing to get excited about.
So, to wrap it up: suffer through the first week. Set your alarm for Saturday the 5th of September, early, for that glassy window. That’s your best shot.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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910 | 2277 | 777 | 373 | 637 | 1520 | 1316 | 1026 | 614 | 238 | 162 | 109 | 98 | 182 | 623 | 418 | 287 | 253 | 313 | 344 | 474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:34PM5.60m | 6:52AM5.45m | 7:06PM5.65m | 7:24AM5.47m | 7:39PM5.57m | 7:58AM5.37m | 8:15PM5.37m | 8:35AM5.16m | 8:56PM5.06m | 9:18AM4.85m | 9:43PM4.66m | 10:11AM4.48m | 10:47PM4.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.32m | 00:50AM0.16m | 1:02PM0.24m | 1:22AM0.14m | 1:35PM0.26m | 1:55AM0.25m | 2:10PM0.39m | 2:31AM0.47m | 2:50PM0.63m | 3:13AM0.79m | 3:37PM0.96m | 4:04AM1.18m | 4:37PM1.32m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
— | — | 777 | 373 | 4 | — | 1316 | 1026 | 614 | 238 | 162 | 109 | 98 | 9 | 8 | 418 | 287 | 253 | 313 | 344 | 474 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
— | — | 138 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | NW 16 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | SSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
910 | 2277 | — | 96 | 637 | 1520 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 182 | 623 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 517 | 475 | 10 | 84 | 310 | 517 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 267 | 10 | 474 | 526 | 18 | 18 | 230 | 10 |
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Information about the La Palue Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Palue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Palue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Palue 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 (La Palue) 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 La Palue 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.
La Palue is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Camaret-sur-Mer. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camaret-sur-Mer. Camaret-sur-Mer has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











