
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 1.7m 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for La Palue. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim, I won’t lie to you. There’s a real flat spell setting in, and the few times we do get a pulse of swell, the wind is just going to murder it. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday the 21st, but it’s a weak start. Morning sees a tiny 1ft slick from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which is okay, but the combined wave energy is a measly (50). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon goes downhill fast with a stronger cross-offshore wind that’s just too much.
We’ve got a total dead zone from Tuesday afternoon, all through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. You’re looking at a few days of almost nothing. The swell barely registers, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore, making it a complete write-off.
Saturday the 25th is a bit of a tease. The morning shows a tiny 0.7ft swell, but it’s cross-on, so forget it. By afternoon, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the NW, but it’s a terrible 4-second period and a fresh cross-on wind. That’s just a choppy, lumpy mess. Not for surfing.
The end of the month and into August brings a little more energy, but it’s all bad news. On Sunday the 26th, we get a 4ft swell from the WNW, with moderate wave energy (337), but the cross-on wind is already chopping it up. The next day, Monday the 27th, sees the biggest swell of the period at 6ft from the WNW, with strong energy (466). But again, it’s a consistent cross-on wind that will turn it into a bumpy, blown-out wall. Too big for beginners, and just not clean for anyone.
The only bright spot, and I mean the *only* one, is the morning of Wednesday the 29th. The swell is down to 3ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. That’s a rare, clean window. The wave energy is moderate (132), so there will be a few fun little runners. The break is consistent and exposed, so it’ll catch whatever is out there. If you have a log or a fish, this is your moment. Just be aware that it’s an expert wave, and crowds are often around here.
After that, it’s back to the flat and windy pattern. The 30th sees a morning of 2ft with a gentle offshore breeze, which is clean, but the energy is weak (84). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The rest of the run into early August is a steady stream of poor surf, onshore winds, and weak energy. It's a tough stretch.
So, to sum it up: the whole 16-day outlook is a bust, minus one short, glassy window on the morning of the 29th. That’s the standout. The rest is a story of small, wind-affected waves or just a flat-out lake. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
39 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 40 | 33 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 68 | 168 | 413 | 422 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:12PM4.69m | 10:40AM4.38m | 11:02PM4.28m | 11:34AM4.09m | 00:03AM3.96m | 12:41PM3.89m | 1:18AM3.78m | 1:58PM3.86m | 2:35AM3.80m | 3:06PM3.99m | 3:37AM3.98m | 4:00PM4.23m | 4:25AM4.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:36AM1.10m | 4:57PM1.35m | 5:26AM1.45m | 5:54PM1.65m | 6:25AM1.73m | 7:02PM1.83m | 7:35AM1.86m | 8:18PM1.84m | 8:47AM1.81m | 9:25PM1.68m | 9:47AM1.62m | 10:19PM1.43m | |||||||
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | N 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 5 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 9 |
39 | 35 | 33 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 33 | 26 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 35 | 168 | — | 422 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NW 6 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | SE 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 18 | — | 15 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 55 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | W 7 | E 5 | — | NW 6 | S 15 | SE 6 | S 14 | S 14 | NE 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 11 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | NE 3 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — |
9 | 13 | 18 | 1 | — | 40 | — | — | 17 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 2 | 27 | 68 | 114 | 413 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 509 | 0 | 297 | 219 | 509 | 524 | 481 | 0 | 225 | 225 | 591 | 578 | 790 | 599 | 783 | 523 | 20 | 237 | 20 |
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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.










