Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SW swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this is a tough one for the first two weeks. The swell is tiny and the wind is all over the place, so there’s nothing to get stoked about until the final days. The main spot is La Palue, and for the most part, it’s a waiting game.
Starting off, we’ve got a real flat spell. From Sunday the 12th right through to Saturday the 25th of July, the surf is basically non-existent. Swell heights are mostly below 2ft with periods short and weak—the combined energy is often below 100 (like 53 on Sunday), which is just a whisper. The wind ain’t helping either. A few mornings show clean conditions, like a light offshore breeze, but there’s just no power in the water to work with. It’s gonna be a long, quiet stretch with no real waves to chase.
The first sign of life doesn’t show up until Sunday the 26th of July. That afternoon, we see a jump in swell height to 4ft, coming from the SW, with the combined energy hitting 126 (moderate). But the wind is a cross-onshore and the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s not gonna be pretty. It’s a bit of a tease.
The real standout, the only one worth marking on the calendar, is Monday the 27th of July. The morning delivers a solid 7ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds and the combined energy cranking up to 847 (strong). That’s the kind of power that gets your attention. However, with a height over 8ft later in the afternoon, this is strictly for experts. The wind is light and cross-onshore in the morning, which is decent, but it picks up to onshore by the afternoon. This is a point break or reef setup, so the longer period groundswell should wrap in nicely, offering good shape. Keep in mind, this is a longer-range call, so it’s promising but not guaranteed.
The water temperature at La Palue is sitting at 68°F, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm session.
Bottom line: ignore the first two weeks. The only real chance for a decent wave is the morning of Monday the 27th of July, but it’s big and powerful. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 22 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 47 | 54 | 30 | 15 | 45 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:54PM4.97m | 4:26AM5.02m | 4:50PM5.32m | 5:20AM5.28m | 5:42PM5.62m | 6:10AM5.46m | 6:30PM5.80m | 6:57AM5.52m | 7:16PM5.84m | 7:42AM5.45m | 8:00PM5.72m | 8:26AM5.28m | 8:44PM5.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM0.91m | 10:13PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.63m | 11:11PM0.32m | 11:32AM0.37m | 00:03AM0.06m | 12:22PM0.18m | 00:52AM-0.07m | 1:08PM0.12m | 1:38AM-0.06m | 1:54PM0.18m | 2:23AM0.10m | 2:38PM0.37m | 3:07AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 35 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SE 5 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 49 | 9 | 59 | 138 | 118 | 41 | 30 | 15 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 47 | 13 | 30 | 12 | 45 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 9 | W 6 | S 11 | S 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 37 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SSE 5 | WNW 8 | S 5 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 5 | W 7 | SW 16 | N 6 | SW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | — | — | S 11 | W 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | SW 7 | — | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | NW 3 | N 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 99 | 43 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | 54 | — | 15 | 11 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 255 | 1 | 64 | 225 | 225 | 217 | 297 | 49 | 217 | 218 | 49 | 480 | 218 | 0 | 578 | 1489 | 599 |
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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).
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