
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and look at what’s on offer for La Palue. It’s going to be a tough two weeks, with a lot of wind and messy conditions, so don’t get your hopes up too high. The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get a wave isn’t until Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the WNW, but the wind is light and offshore from the east, which is a major positive. The combined energy is weak (192), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it will be clean. Expect a small, tidy wave for the early session. After that, the wind swings onshore and the surf quality drops right off.
We then hit a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is howling onshore, and the swell is either too small or too messy. It’s a real grind.
Then, on Monday morning, the 3rd of August, there’s a bump in energy. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SW, with a moderate combined energy of (405). It’s a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, not a clean groundswell. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SSW, which is workable, but the forecast calls it marginal. This is more of a "have a look" session than a standout.
The only real standout, and this is a serious one, is the Friday morning of the 7th of August. We’ve got a solid 12 ft swell from the west, with a long period of 10 seconds, giving it some real grunt and shape. The combined energy is a massive 2340, which is strong. But – and this is a big but – the wind is onshore from the west at 12 mph, smashing the face. The waves will be big and powerful, but choppy and messy. This is strictly for experts only. The swell is over 8 ft, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water will be a washing machine. The wind stays onshore and even gets stronger into the afternoon and Saturday, making it a write-off for any kind of quality surfing. The Saturday morning (8th August) sees the biggest energy of the whole forecast at 4157, but with a strong breeze onshore, it’s a full-on, messy, dangerous beast. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that big pulse, the swell drops off quickly, and we’re back to small, wind-affected surf for the rest of the second week. Not a great outlook overall, but that Tuesday morning (28th) is your best bet for a clean, small wave if you’re desperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
279 | 601 | 623 | 553 | 510 | 327 | 192 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 78 | 62 | 94 | 107 | 134 | 96 | 134 | 117 | 43 | 31 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:00PM4.23m | 4:25AM4.23m | 4:43PM4.51m | 5:05AM4.49m | 5:21PM4.79m | 5:41AM4.72m | 5:56PM5.04m | 6:14AM4.91m | 6:29PM5.23m | 6:47AM5.05m | 7:01PM5.34m | 7:19AM5.12m | 7:33PM5.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM1.62m | 10:19PM1.43m | 10:35AM1.37m | 11:02PM1.16m | 11:16AM1.10m | 11:40PM0.90m | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:15AM0.69m | 12:25PM0.69m | 00:48AM0.53m | 12:58PM0.58m | 1:20AM0.45m | 1:30PM0.54m | 1:52AM0.44m | |||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
30 | — | 623 | 553 | 510 | 327 | 192 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 78 | 62 | 94 | 107 | 134 | 96 | 134 | 117 | 43 | 31 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | S 14 | W 11 | S 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 4 | — | NW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NE 2 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
279 | 601 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 531 | 51 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 578 | 519 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 531 | 3 | 219 | 49 | 42 |
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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.










