La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.7° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,057 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with NW 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 (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it.

We're lookin' at a pretty rough stretch ahead for La Palue. This is an expert-only spot, and for most of the next two weeks, the conditions are gonna be ugly. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up 'til Friday morning, the 28th. We've got a 6ft swell rollin' in from the west, and the wind is offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. That'll clean it up nice. The combined energy is solid at (323), so the ocean's got some push. But keep your head on a swivel – this break is often crowded, and for good reason when it's good like this. It's a consistent spot on an exposed beach, so it can handle swell. The only bummer is the period's short, just 7 seconds, so the waves might not have the most shape.

After that Friday morning window, it goes straight back to rubbish. Heavy onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and swell that's blown out. From Saturday the 29th all the way through to Friday the 4th of September? Constant onshore wind, messy surf, and nothing worth paddling out for. A solid nine-day gap of poor quality.

Now, the standout window shows up way out there, on Saturday morning, the 5th of September. This one's worth circling on the calendar, but it's a long-range call, so don't book plans just yet. The forecast has a solid 8ft swell from the WNW, with a long 10-second period and combined energy roaring at (1207). The wind is cross-offshore from the NNE at a gentle 9 mph, keeping things clean. The guidance says the optimum swell direction for La Palue is WSW, so the WNW is a bit off, but the size and clean wind make this the best-looking session in the whole outlook. It's still an expert setup though – that size on a beach break gets heavy quick. This is the one to watch.

After that, the surf stays chunky, but the winds turn messy again. Sunday the 6th has a clean morning with a 7ft WNW swell and cross-off breeze, but the period's still long at 11 seconds, and the energy is (1121). Not bad, but not as good as Saturday morning. Then Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th? Forget it. Winds hit near-gale force, and swell hits 20ft on Monday afternoon with a massive 18-second period. That's 24,274 units of energy – a beast – but it's way too big for this break, and the side-on-shore wind will make it a washing machine. That's kite-surfing territory, not paddle.

So to wrap it: Friday the 28th morning is your only solid short-range bet. The real standout is Saturday the 5th of September morning – clean, solid, and worth the wait if the long-range forecast holds. Everything else is a write-off. Stay patient.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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NW
12
0.5
WNW
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WNW
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0.6
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0.6
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
66
57
74
61
44
29
337
285
134
321
825
662
472
734
417
319
214
257
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSW
20
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15
SSW
15
SSE
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SSE
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S
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SSW
25
SSW
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SSE
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NW
25
WSW
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High Tide
4:08AM4.16m
4:24PM4.50m
4:45AM4.51m
4:59PM4.87m
5:18AM4.84m
5:31PM5.19m
5:49AM5.12m
6:02PM5.45m
6:20AM5.33m
6:34PM5.60m
6:52AM5.45m
7:06PM5.65m
Low Tide
10:01PM1.51m
10:16AM1.42m
10:42PM1.14m
10:54AM1.06m
11:16PM0.80m
11:27AM0.75m
11:48PM0.50m
11:59AM0.49m
00:19AM0.28m
12:30PM0.32m
00:50AM0.16m
1:02PM0.24m
1:22AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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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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