La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch is gonna test your patience. La Palue is the only game in town across this whole 16-day window, and honestly, for most of it, there’s just nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any worthwhile surf until the very end of the month.

The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the 28th of July. That’s a solid two-week gap of flat, weak, or messy conditions. From the 13th right through to the 27th, it’s all tiny little waves, poor conditions, and winds that just won’t cooperate. The energy is basically non-existent for most of that period, with combined swell energy limping along in the low double digits (8) for the first few days. You’ll see a few pulses of moderate energy later (around 80-90), but the wind is always on it, and the wave heights barely hit 3 ft. Not worth paddling out.

Now, the water temp is a story in itself. Right now, it’s sitting at 68°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – it’s like the ocean forgot it’s July.

The real turn comes right at the end of the month. On the morning of Monday, the 28th of July, things finally wake up. The swell picks up to a solid 6 ft from the west, with a short period of 7 seconds. That’s a bit short and punchy, but the magic is in the wind – it’s dead calm, glassy. Zero wind. That’s a major positive. The combined energy jumps to 636 – solid moderate wave energy – and the forecast actually says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout. La Palue is an expert wave, exposed to the swell, and it’s consistent, but with the water that warm and the wind that clean, it’s a rare window when it could actually be fun. Just be warned, it’s often crowded here, so you’ll have company.

The afternoon of the 28th drops off a bit as the onshore wind swings back in, so that morning window is the only real hero in this whole forecast. Don’t waste it.

Rusty.

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