La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot in the frame, La Palue, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

The first real chance to paddle out comes Saturday, September 5th, with a nice early session. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell out of the WNW, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with some grunt. The wind is light and offshore from the east, so the surface is going to be glassy clean. The combined wave energy is sitting at 1488 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of push. This is expert territory at that size, so only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report. For the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops, so make the most of the morning.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. Swell drops right off to 3ft, and the wind is messy. We’ve got a big gap of nothingness after that. Monday the 7th sees another bump in swell – 7ft from the west – but the wind is onshore and the conditions are marginal at best. The energy is still there at 1510 (strong), but with onshore wind and an “unknown” quality, it’s a pass for me.

From Tuesday the 8th all the way through to Thursday the 17th of September, it’s pretty much a desert. The swell sticks around, sometimes even pushing 7ft again on the 9th (1717 energy), but the wind is almost always onshore, cross-onshore, or just plain messy. The wave quality is rated as poor across the board. The setup at La Palue, being an exposed beach, means this is looking more like a kiteboarding zone than a surfer’s paradise during that stretch. Too much wind and chop.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Friday the 18th. The morning shows a clean 3ft with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. It’s small, and the energy is weak (123), but it’s surfable. Not a standout by any means, but if you’re desperate, you might find a few crumbly ones.

The very end of the run, on Sunday the 20th, shows a whisper of a swell – just 0.7ft – with a gentle offshore wind. That’s flat, not worth the wetsuit.

So, the one true standout is Saturday morning, September 5th at La Palue. That’s your window. Big, clean, powerful groundswell for the experienced crew only. After that, we’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with nothing recommendable until the small window on the 18th. That’s how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a one-morning wonder.

Rusty.

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