
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 617 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down La Palue for the next couple weeks.
We got a slow start. The first day or two have some surf, but it’s nothing to get excited about. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th have waves around 6ft down to 3ft, but the wind is messy – cross-onshore or onshore. Tuesday morning does go glassy with that 3ft, 10-second WNW swell, and the combined energy is moderate (192). That’s a brief clean window, but it’s short-lived and the crowds are often here, so it’s not a top pick.
From Wednesday the 29th right through to Saturday the 9th of August, it’s mostly poor. The swell drops below 3ft a lot, and when it bumps up a little, the wind is onshore or strong cross. A couple mornings are clean, like Saturday the 1st of August morning with a tiny 3ft NW swell and light cross-off breeze, but the energy is weak (66). That’s not enough to get wet for.
Now listen – the one to circle on the calendar is Sunday the 9th of August morning. That’s the standout. La Palue gets a strong 8ft, 8-second WSW groundswell, and the combined energy is powerful at 1667. The wind is glassy out of the southeast, so it’s going to be clean. This is an expert break, and with that size, it’s for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. The swell direction is right in the sweet spot for this place (WSW). Crowds will likely be there, but that morning session is the best on offer this whole run. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s punchy and peaky, not long lines. Afternoon goes onshore, so hit it early.
The rest of the second week is small and choppy. That Sunday is your real shot.
Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
604 | 553 | 510 | 327 | 192 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 80 | 58 | 107 | 153 | 134 | 203 | 143 | 57 | 26 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25AM4.23m | 4:43PM4.51m | 5:05AM4.49m | 5:21PM4.79m | 5:41AM4.72m | 5:56PM5.04m | 6:14AM4.91m | 6:29PM5.23m | 6:47AM5.05m | 7:01PM5.34m | 7:19AM5.12m | 7:33PM5.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:19PM1.43m | 10:35AM1.37m | 11:02PM1.16m | 11:16AM1.10m | 11:40PM0.90m | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:15AM0.69m | 12:25PM0.69m | 00:48AM0.53m | 12:58PM0.58m | 1:20AM0.45m | 1:30PM0.54m | 1:52AM0.44m | ||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
604 | 553 | 510 | 327 | 192 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 80 | 58 | 16 | 153 | 134 | — | 143 | 57 | 26 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | W 11 | S 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 11 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 8 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 18 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | N 4 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 107 | — | — | 203 | — | — | 13 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 217 | 20 | 49 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 219 | 21 | 0 | 49 | 219 |
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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.










