La Palue surf break

La Palue surfForecast / Brittany – Finistere / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 CEST
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La Palue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Palue sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
9
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.4
NW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
W
15
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
7
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
7
1.5
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.3
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
80
42
24
81
50
43
24
39
71
126
106
72
43
31
9
9
234
155
172
155
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
15
NE
0
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
SW
10
ESE
20
NE
10
SW
20
NNW
30
NNW
40
NW
40
NNW
30
NW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:48PM4.84m
8:08AM4.55m
8:24PM4.59m
8:46AM4.27m
9:05PM4.33m
9:31AM4.01m
9:55PM4.10m
10:30AM3.81m
11:01PM3.96m
11:47AM3.76m
00:19AM3.98m
1:07PM3.91m
1:31AM4.19m
Low Tide
2:09AM1.01m
2:22PM1.22m
2:48AM1.28m
3:01PM1.48m
3:33AM1.53m
3:50PM1.71m
4:30AM1.72m
4:52PM1.87m
5:39AM1.78m
6:05PM1.89m
6:51AM1.66m
7:17PM1.73m
7:55AM1.38m
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
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6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:46
6:45
6:43
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9:36
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:42
9:43
9:45
9:45
1
1
1
6
1
4
8
7
5
4
1
3
1
Temp °C
13
13
11
12
12
12
12
13
12
15
16
15
18
16
13
15
15
12
12
10
11
10
10
6
8
8
9
8
9
8
13
14
13
16
15
11
14
13
6
4
0
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.7
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
7
0.3
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
67
18
16
14
81
50
43
24
13
71
126
106
72
43
31
4
2
9
16
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.1
SW
8
0.2
N
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.3
W
15
0.4
NW
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
1
17
24
3
1
2
2
39
13
3
9
8
41
21
9
9
3
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
3
1
2
2
2
5
21
23
4
14
9
12
5
3
2
2
15
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NNW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.3
NNE
3
0.6
SE
5
0.4
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
9
1.3
N
8
1.5
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
3
80
42
23
3
1
2
17
15
237
337
217
234
155
172
155
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
16
9
25
519
51
0
9
524
469
0
0
18
0
0
16
518
517
51
481
704
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Finistere - Brittany
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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