La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
20.2° C
3.2° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 39 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Palue this week:

The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s shaping up in the water.

Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty flat and quiet stretch for a while. There’s a long gap at the start here – nothing worth paddling out for at La Palue for the first week or so. The first few days of the forecast period are a write-off, just tiny dribbles of swell with no energy to speak of. We’re looking at weak, low-energy conditions (combined energy values in the 18 to 50 range), with tiny waves and mainly poor surf. It’s not until the 22nd of July that we even see a hint of something surfable, and even then it’s described as “very ordinary.”

The real standout, and the only time I’d really get excited, is the morning of Wednesday, 29 July. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 6 ft swell coming from the west with a 10-second period, which gives it some decent push. The combined energy jumps to 529 (moderate to strong wave energy), which is a big step up from everything else. The wind is light from the southwest, blowing cross-onshore but with only a light breeze, so it should be pretty clean with just small wind ripples. The optimum swell direction for La Palue is WSW, and this west swell is close enough to get in there. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, a heads-up – La Palue is an expert-only spot, and it breaks consistently, so it can handle a bit of swell. But 6 ft is getting into the territory where it’s not for beginners, and at this size, it’s best for experienced surfers. Crowds are *often* a factor here, so expect some company if you’re heading out.

The week leading up to that, from the 24th to the 27th, we see some bigger swell (5 ft to 6 ft), but the wind is all wrong – cross-onshore and choppy, with strong breezes making a mess of it. The 25th afternoon has a marginal call with a 4 ft west-northwest swell and light cross-shore wind, but it’s nothing to write home about.

So, if you’re looking for a proper session, keep your eyes on that Wednesday morning, 29 July. It’s still a week and a half out, so the forecast could shift, but right now, that’s the only one that’s got my attention.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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W
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WNW
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High Tide
5:20AM5.28m
5:42PM5.62m
6:10AM5.46m
6:30PM5.80m
6:57AM5.52m
7:16PM5.84m
7:42AM5.45m
8:00PM5.72m
8:26AM5.28m
8:44PM5.46m
9:09AM5.01m
9:27PM5.10m
9:53AM4.70m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.32m
11:32AM0.37m
00:03AM0.06m
12:22PM0.18m
00:52AM-0.07m
1:08PM0.12m
1:38AM-0.06m
1:54PM0.18m
2:23AM0.10m
2:38PM0.37m
3:07AM0.37m
3:22PM0.66m
3:51AM0.72m
4:08PM1.00m
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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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