
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let me tell you how the surf’s looking at La Palue for the next 16 days.
Honestly, it’s a rough run. The water’s a whopping 68°F with an anomaly of 6°F – that’s way warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit. But the surf? It’s a struggle. The first real recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Thursday morning, July 9, and even that’s a letdown. We’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the WNW at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of just 137 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, which keeps things clean, but the waves are small and ordinary. Thursday afternoon turns worse, with a cross-shore northerly at 12 mph, dropping the swell to 3 ft and making it messy.
Friday morning, July 10, is the only real standout – and it’s a quiet one. The wind swings offshore from the east at a light 6 mph, glassy clean. The swell is still 3 ft from the WNW at 9 seconds (137 combined energy), but those offshore conditions will make it rideable and tidy. It’s not big, but with that light breeze, you’ll get some fun little waves. Friday afternoon, though, forget it – a near gale from the north at 37 mph trashes everything.
From Saturday, July 11, right through to the end of the forecast on July 24, it’s a wasteland. The swell drops to 2 ft, then 1 ft, and even 0.3 ft at times, with combined energy slumping into the double digits (weak). The wind is nearly always a cross-off or cross-onshore, often strong, and the waves are described as “poor surf conditions” across the board. The only notable change is on Thursday, July 23, when a long-period swell from the NW at 13 seconds sneaks in, with combined energy hitting 446 (strong) on Thursday afternoon. But the swell is 4 ft and coming straight onshore from the west, so it’s messy and blown out. On Friday, July 24, it pushes to 5 ft from the WNW at a short 7 seconds, with onshore winds – too big for beginners and too junky for experts.
La Palue is an exposed, expert-only spot, and it’s consistent. But with this forecast, it’s a dud. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, with strong winds and choppy, onshore waves. There’s a massive gap of poor surf from July 11 to July 24. If you’re desperate, Friday morning, July 10, is your best bet – clean, small, and offshore. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 6 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 5 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 118 | 129 | 146 | 106 | 81 | 140 | 107 | 64 | 45 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 38 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:25PM4.32m | 00:57AM4.39m | 1:39PM4.41m | 2:14AM4.49m | 2:50PM4.64m | 3:24AM4.73m | 3:54PM4.97m | 4:26AM5.02m | 4:50PM5.32m | 5:20AM5.28m | 5:42PM5.62m | 6:10AM5.46m | 6:30PM5.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM1.38m | 7:19AM1.26m | 7:56PM1.26m | 8:31AM1.14m | 9:08PM1.01m | 9:39AM0.91m | 10:13PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.63m | 11:11PM0.32m | 11:32AM0.37m | 00:03AM0.06m | 12:22PM0.18m | 00:52AM-0.07m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 5 | W 9 |
132 | 118 | 129 | 146 | 106 | 51 | 140 | 107 | 64 | 45 | 19 | 7 | 79 | 137 | 94 | 55 | 63 | 46 | 33 | 23 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 11 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 8 | N 4 |
— | — | — | 2 | 4 | 81 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 38 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 14 | WNW 12 | S 17 | — | N 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 21 | N 10 | SW 19 | SW 6 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 7 | SW 4 | SW 16 | W 9 | NNE 7 |
— | — | — | 4 | 30 | 6 | — | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 4 | NE 3 | E 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | W 4 |
5 | 12 | 6 | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | 68 | 23 | 49 | 77 | 104 | 27 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 7 | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 200 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 233 | 255 | 255 | 369 | 526 | 518 | 251 | 225 | 9 | 49 | 205 | 9 |
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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.










