La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
19.1° C
1.1° 

La Palue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Palue surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks here are looking pretty flat and messy for the most part. We got a real slow start, and honestly, it’s not until mid-month that we see anything with a bit of push behind it. There’s a patch of cleaner days, but the windows are tight. We are in for a lot of onshore slop, so keep your expectations in check unless you’re willing to be patient.

Right off the bat, things are poor. Thursday the 6th has a bit of swell at 3ft but it’s coming from the WNW with a short 6-second period, so it’s mostly just chop. The wind is cross-onshore, and it’s not looking surfable at all. The energy is weak, around 109, and the water’s a touch warmer than usual at 66°F. That’s worth noting for the first break we’re talking about, La Palue. It’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but not a huge deal.

The whole first week is pretty dire. We’ve got a few mornings where it cleans up – like Friday the 7th morning, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft. The energy is next to nothing at 28. The weekend follows suit, barely a ripple. Sunday the 9th morning has a tiny 2ft swell and clean conditions, but it’s so weak it’s barely worth paddling out. The energy is still in the 90s, which is weak. Monday the 10th morning is glassy with 2ft, but again, just no power. These are days you’d take the longboard out for a splash, not for a proper surf.

We get a little bump around Wednesday the 12th. The morning is glassy, and the swell is 3ft from the west with a 10-second period. The energy jumps a bit to 154. It’s surfable, but still pretty ordinary. The afternoon, though, is ruined by onshore winds. Thursday the 13th morning is probably the best of the first week. The swell picks up to 4ft from the west, the period is 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE. The combined energy is 231 – moderate. This is a proper window, and it’s the standout for this early stretch. The waves will have some shape, but it’s not huge – clean and fun for the crew who can handle a bit of a crowd. La Palue is an expert spot, so keep that in mind.

After that, it falls apart again. The winds turn onshore, and the swell drops back down. The next week is mostly poor, with lots of cross-onshore winds and short-period junk. There’s a brief moment on Sunday the 16th where the swell pushes up to 5ft, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s just a mess, and the energy is getting up there at 233, but it’s all wind chop. From the 17th onward, the wind gods aren't on our side. Monday the 17th afternoon has a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 22 mph and it’s lumpy. Not worth it.

The long-range stuff is nothing to write home about either. The energy levels stay moderate, around 200, but the period stays short, and the winds are mostly onshore. There’s a moment on Wednesday the 19th morning is glassy, but the swell is back down to 1ft. It’s a tease. The following Thursday the 20th has a bit more size at 4ft, but it’s onshore and no good. Looking at the 21st, it’s still onshore and messy. The whole second week is really just a write-off for any proper surf.

So, overall, it’s a slow 16 days. The one highlight is that Thursday morning on the 13th. That’s your window to get some clean, head-high waves at La Palue. It’s an exposed spot, and the swell direction is WNW, which isn't quite the optimum WSW, but it's still the best on offer. The water’s slightly warm, and the morning glass-off will make it clean. The rest of the time, you’re just watching the buoys and hoping.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
6
0.9
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
9
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
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9
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0.4
WNW
8
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W
11
0.9
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10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
64
26
16
15
7
30
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96
86
84
84
77
46
69
44
24
59
153
168
211
Wind (km/h)
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NW
25
NW
20
NE
10
NE
25
N
20
NE
10
ENE
10
WNW
15
NE
10
NE
15
W
15
NNE
5
N
20
WNW
10
NW
10
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20
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5
N
0
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
10:38AM4.47m
11:08PM4.39m
11:47AM4.26m
00:29AM4.18m
1:15PM4.22m
2:03AM4.22m
2:41PM4.45m
3:22AM4.51m
3:49PM4.86m
4:23AM4.89m
4:45PM5.29m
5:13AM5.24m
5:32PM5.66m
Low Tide
4:58PM1.29m
5:33AM1.37m
6:12PM1.47m
6:53AM1.51m
7:40PM1.44m
8:20AM1.41m
9:04PM1.16m
9:34AM1.10m
10:10PM0.75m
10:33AM0.71m
11:05PM0.33m
11:23AM0.36m
11:52PM0.02m
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9:47
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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