La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

Alright, mate, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid window of rideable waves coming through, but the first week is a write-off, so don't bother staring at the ocean too early. There's a big gap right at the start with no good options. The real action doesn't kick off until the middle of the second week.

For the first few days, it's all cross-shore, onshore, and lumpy chop. The swell is there, but the wind just ruins it. We're looking at a solid 7ft of W swell on Monday the 7th of September, but with a cross-on breeze, it's not worth the paddle out. That pattern holds until we get to the 15th, with nothing but poor surf conditions.

Now, the standout is clear. Mark your calendar for Thursday the 17th of September. That's the day. La Palue is an exposed expert break, and it's going to be pumping. We're looking at a clean 8ft swell from the WNW with a light offshore breeze from the East. The energy is massive – a reading of "2460" – and the water temp is about average for the time of year. The wind is a true offshore, and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so those waves will have plenty of power. This is a big swell, over 8 feet, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. Expect some crowds, as it's a consistent spot that often gets busy.

The morning of Wednesday the 16th is also a good shout. You'll get a clean 7ft from the West with a light cross-offshore breeze. It's a touch smaller, with 860 in combined energy, but still a great session.

The following Friday morning, the 18th, also looks promising. We've got glassy conditions with a 7ft WNW swell, so it'll be clean, but the energy drops to 690. The same goes for Saturday morning the 19th – glassy and 7ft with 742 energy. Both are solid, but the 17th is the clear winner.

The wind swings back around on the afternoons, so hit it early, especially on the 17th. All in all, you're waiting a week for it, but that Thursday looks like a day to remember. Keep an eye on the charts, but this one has promise.

Rusty.

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