La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 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: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,651 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break it down for you. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Frankly, it’s a tough run for us. The first week is a write-off, with onshore winds and weak, messy swell. The real action, and I mean the kind that gets your heart pumping, is way out in the second week, but it comes with a big warning.

The first decent surfable wave doesn’t show until Wednesday, 26 August. It’s a small morning session at La Palue. Swell is a tiny 2ft from the WNW, period around 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is weak (102), so it’s a cruiser board kind of day. Not something to get excited about, but it’s the first sign of life.

Thursday, 27 August, the swell picks up to 5ft from the SW, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and the wind is cross-shore, making it choppy. The energy is moderate (273), but the conditions are just ordinary. Not recommended.

Friday, 28 August, is a mess. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the West, but it’s hammered by a fresh 19 mph onshore wind. The energy is strong (899), but for a paddle surfer, it’s a lumpy, blown-out nightmare. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

We get a bit of a break on Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 August, with swell around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is consistently cross-onshore or onshore, killing any chance of quality. The energy stays moderate (263-316), but the waves are just choppy and uninviting.

Monday, 31 August, things get real, but not in a good way. The swell jumps to 12ft, with a 10-second period from the West, and the energy is very strong (4035). The problem? It’s blown flat by a 19 mph onshore wind. This is an expert-only, or maybe don’t-go-out-at-all, kind of day.

Tuesday, 1 September, the swell drops to 6ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period. The wind is light onshore, and the energy is moderate (598). The forecast says it’s marginal, so you might find a clean-up set, but it’s a gamble.

Wednesday, 2 September, is a little gem. The morning is glassy, with a light breeze from the NW, 3ft of swell from the WNW, and a period of 8 seconds. It’s small, with weak energy (109), but it’s clean. Perfect for a log or a funboard.

The next few days, 3 to 6 September, are a mixed bag. Swell stays around 4ft to 7ft, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy ticks up into the moderate range (197-1402), but nothing is worth rushing out for.

Now, here’s the standout, and it’s a big one. Monday, 7 September, is a monster day. The charts are showing a 16ft swell from the West, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy is off the charts (15673). The wind is a moderate 12 mph onshore, which is the catch. For La Palue, an exposed beach break, this is way too big. The forecast even says it’s too big for the break. This is extreme, expert-only, and even then, it’s a survival mission. The long period means it’ll be powerful and straight, better suited for a reef or point break, not this beach.

Tuesday, 8 September, the swell is still big at 8ft, with a 14-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2846), but the conditions are still marginal. It’s a step down from Monday, but still a serious, expert-only wave.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The one and only true standout is Monday, 7 September, but it’s a beast that will eat you alive if you’re not a seasoned pro. The glassy morning on 2 September is the only real, safe, clean option for the average surfer.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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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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SW
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WNW
11
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WNW
10
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WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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37
66
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221
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187
299
306
1399
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
NNE
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
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15
SSE
15
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20
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High Tide
3:43PM4.12m
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
9:29AM1.77m
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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