
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with 1,487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at La Palue over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, with some rough, onshore junk to sit out. But hang tight, because the real deal is a solid, clean groundswell that shows up on the morning of the 5th of September. That’s your standout moment. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing to worry about there.
The standout is definitely the Saturday morning session, September 5th. La Palue is an exposed, expert-only spot, and it will be working with a solid 7ft swell pushing in from the WNW. The energy is pumping hard (1488), and the kicker is that light offshore breeze from the ESE, keeping it glassy and clean. This is a powerful wave with a long 13-second period, so expect good shape and plenty of grunt, but it’s a serious wave for experienced surfers only. The crowd factor is worth noting, as it’s often busy here, so expect company.
Saturday afternoon (Sept 5th) still has decent 6ft swell, but the wind swings onshore, making it a bit of a gamble. Sunday morning (Sept 6th) drops down to 4ft but stays clean with a light cross-off breeze – a good, smaller option for a cruise.
The middle of the week gets messy again. Monday (Sept 7th) has a similar 7ft swell, but it’s onshore and lumpy, and honestly, the whole stretch from Tuesday through to the following week is mostly blown out or just plain weak.
There’s a small window of hope on Thursday, September 17th, with a clean 4ft offering a cross-off breeze from the SE, but it’s a long way off and the energy is low (253). The very end of the run, on the morning of Friday, September 18th, shows a clean 4ft with a moderate offshore wind from the ENE, making things tidy, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the energy is weak (177). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
So, the story is simple: if you’re an expert, clear your calendar for the morning of Saturday, September 5th. That’s the one. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
317 | 493 | 1227 | 1481 | 1027 | 499 | 218 | 121 | 134 | 1487 | 1132 | 843 | 484 | 273 | 892 | 703 | 264 | 188 | 545 | 661 | 589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:11AM4.48m | 10:47PM4.24m | 11:27AM4.16m | 00:22AM3.97m | 1:11PM4.10m | 2:07AM4.08m | 2:41PM4.41m | 3:22AM4.46m | 3:45PM4.88m | 4:16AM4.89m | 4:34PM5.32m | 5:00AM5.26m | 5:16PM5.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM1.32m | 5:12AM1.54m | 6:01PM1.57m | 6:45AM1.71m | 7:41PM1.52m | 8:19AM1.53m | 9:04PM1.17m | 9:30AM1.13m | 10:04PM0.71m | 10:24AM0.70m | 10:52PM0.31m | 11:08AM0.33m | 11:34PM0.02m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 |
317 | 493 | 1227 | 1481 | 1027 | 499 | 218 | 121 | 80 | 1487 | 1132 | 843 | 484 | 260 | 892 | 703 | 264 | 63 | 3 | 661 | 589 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 5 | W 16 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 12 | W 9 | — | NW 10 | W 13 | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 134 | — | — | — | 208 | 152 | 40 | — | 106 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | — |
241 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 273 | — | — | — | 188 | 545 | 516 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 44 | 296 | 326 | 385 | 18 |
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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.










