Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week or so is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a lot of messy, onshore conditions and poor surf for days on end. It’s a frustrating start, but hang in there because the back half of this outlook has a proper little gem waiting for us.
The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, September 5th, first light. That’s the morning we’ve been waiting for. La Palue is going to wake up with a clean 6ft of groundswell out of the WNW, and the period is a solid 12 seconds. That’s proper energy rolling in with a combined swell energy of (943). The kicker is the wind: a light offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s going to groom the faces and give you some of the cleanest, most lined-up waves you’ll see all month. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 should do you. Just a heads up, this is an expert-only wave, especially with that kind of size and power. It’s a consistent break that’s exposed to the WSW swell window, so it handles this direction perfectly, but you can expect the usual crew out there.
Sunday morning the 6th will see the swell drop right back to 3ft. The wind swings offshore from the ESE, leaving the surface clean, but there’s just not enough push to get excited about.
There’s another window that looks promising but it’s a bit further out. Monday, September 14th, morning. We’re looking at a solid 5ft groundswell from the NW with a 10-second period, combined energy of (450). The wind is looking like it’ll be almost dead calm from the ESE, offering a glassy, off-the-hook surface. This one has the makings of a really good session, but we’re talking over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts as it gets closer.
The rest of the period is a mixed bag of onshore junk, small waves, or strong cross-shore winds that will have you fighting a battle out the back. There are a few mornings like the 13th and 17th that show clean conditions but the swell is either a bit raw from the onshore fetch or just doesn't have the power. Not worth burning a sickie for.
So there you have it. The first week is a write-off, but that Saturday the 5th is a genuine standout. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
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99 | 172 | 216 | 193 | 208 | 195 | 277 | 417 | 915 | 936 | 850 | 441 | 142 | 121 | 254 | 1006 | 738 | 670 | 502 | 305 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:35AM5.16m | 8:56PM5.06m | 9:18AM4.85m | 9:43PM4.66m | 10:11AM4.48m | 10:47PM4.24m | 11:27AM4.16m | 00:22AM3.97m | 1:11PM4.10m | 2:07AM4.08m | 2:41PM4.41m | 3:22AM4.46m | 3:45PM4.88m | 4:16AM4.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50PM0.63m | 3:13AM0.79m | 3:37PM0.96m | 4:04AM1.18m | 4:37PM1.32m | 5:12AM1.54m | 6:01PM1.57m | 6:45AM1.71m | 7:41PM1.52m | 8:19AM1.53m | 9:04PM1.17m | 9:30AM1.13m | 10:04PM0.71m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
99 | 9 | 216 | 193 | 208 | 195 | 277 | 417 | 915 | 936 | 850 | 441 | 142 | 121 | 254 | 1006 | 738 | 670 | 502 | 305 | 440 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SSE 4 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 |
10 | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 41 | 12 | 37 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 188 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 172 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 44 | 18 | 18 | 44 | 18 | 282 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 272 |
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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.











