La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.9° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty coming at you from the French Atlantic coast. We’re looking at a pretty bleak run for the next couple of weeks at La Palue. It’s an expert-only spot that’s exposed to the swell, but the wind and conditions are just not playing ball for most of the forecast.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The trouble is, the wind is a mess. We’ve got a solid gap here with no good surf on the cards. From this Thursday morning right through to the end of the first week of September, it’s a long stretch of “poor surf conditions.” The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making things choppy and messy. There’s a little pulse of energy coming through on the 29th of August with a 8 ft to 8 ft swell from the WSW, but with a strong breeze of 25 mph, it’s going to be a washing machine. The combined energy is moderate to strong (613 to 956), but it’s completely unsurfable for paddling—more of a kite surfer’s dream than a surfer’s. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so no real power or shape.

Things start to look a tiny bit promising on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind goes glassy, and we get a tiny 2 ft swell from the WNW. The period is short at 8 seconds, and the energy is weak (88), so it’s not going to be epic, but it’s surfable. That’s really the only window for a quick, mellow session.

After that, the poor conditions return until the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. That morning, the wind turns glassy again, and we have a 4 ft swell from the west with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (363), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the standout session. The swell is small but clean, and the direction is right on the money for La Palue’s optimum from the WSW. It’s not big, but it’ll be fun, and the glassy wind means it’ll be smooth. Keep in mind, this spot is exposed and can get crowded, so expect some company.

Looking further out, the 11th of September is one to watch. The morning has a 8 ft swell from the west with a 9-second period, and it’s clean with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (823). It’s a promising call, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as a maybe. That afternoon, the swell drops to 7 ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph from the NE. Still clean, but the energy jumps to 1346, which is very strong. For an expert break like La Palue, this could be a proper session if the wind plays nice.

Honestly, the best bet is the morning of the 6th of September. It’s the only real standout in a sea of poor conditions. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for a better forecast or a different spot.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:31PM5.19m
5:49AM5.12m
6:02PM5.45m
6:20AM5.33m
6:34PM5.60m
6:52AM5.45m
7:06PM5.65m
7:24AM5.47m
7:39PM5.57m
7:58AM5.37m
8:15PM5.37m
8:35AM5.16m
8:56PM5.06m
Low Tide
11:27AM0.75m
11:48PM0.50m
11:59AM0.49m
00:19AM0.28m
12:30PM0.32m
00:50AM0.16m
1:02PM0.24m
1:22AM0.14m
1:35PM0.26m
1:55AM0.25m
2:10PM0.39m
2:31AM0.47m
2:50PM0.63m
3:13AM0.79m
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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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