Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, W swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with W 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, this stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the surf is a mess for the majority of it. The first real recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 7th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions right from the start.
The main spot on the radar is La Palue. This is an expert-only wave, exposed to the swell, and it’s consistent, but crowds are often a problem here. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
For the first few days, it’s all cross-onshore wind and choppy junk. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 69 and 76 (low energy). Not worth paddling out.
On the morning of the 7th of August, we get a brief moment of peace. The wind drops to glassy, with a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The energy is a measly 41 (weak energy). It’s a fleeting moment before the wind picks up again.
The morning of the 10th of August brings a clean, cross-offshore breeze with a 2ft NW swell. The combined energy is still low at 57 (weak energy). It’s rideable, but you’ll be working for it.
The 15th of August is where things start to look a bit more interesting. The Saturday morning has a clean 5ft WNW swell with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE. The combined energy jumps to 288 (moderate wave energy). This is the first real standout. The swell is 5ft on the Sunday morning of the 16th of August, with a clean offshore wind from the ESE and 5ft WNW swell. Combined energy is 306 (moderate wave energy). That’s a solid window of clean surf, but it’s at the edge of the beginner zone—better for experienced surfers.
Then on the Monday morning of the 17th of August, we get another clean morning with a 5ft WNW swell and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 306 (moderate wave energy). This is the best stretch of the whole forecast.
The biggest issue is that the afternoons are consistently blown out by strong, choppy cross-shore winds. The morning windows on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of August are your best bet for a decent session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 73 | 37 | 73 | 60 | 169 | 159 | 237 | 476 | 448 | 284 | 138 | 93 | 51 | 24 | 30 | 18 | 95 | 197 | 262 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:06PM5.32m | 8:26AM5.06m | 8:41PM5.18m | 9:03AM4.92m | 9:21PM4.97m | 9:46AM4.72m | 10:08PM4.69m | 10:38AM4.47m | 11:08PM4.39m | 11:47AM4.26m | 00:29AM4.18m | 1:15PM4.22m | 2:03AM4.22m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.50m | 2:37PM0.67m | 3:01AM0.64m | 3:16PM0.84m | 3:41AM0.85m | 4:01PM1.05m | 4:30AM1.11m | 4:58PM1.29m | 5:33AM1.37m | 6:12PM1.47m | 6:53AM1.51m | 7:40PM1.44m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | S 13 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 73 | 37 | 73 | 60 | 17 | 26 | 3 | 476 | 448 | 284 | 138 | 93 | 51 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 95 | 6 | 262 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 10 | NW 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 5 | NW 10 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 30 | 2 | 27 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 12 | W 6 | SW 7 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | WSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 169 | 159 | 237 | — | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 18 | — | 197 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 210 | 18 | 18 | 665 | 86 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 531 | 518 | 21 | 250 | 51 |
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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).
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