
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'm gonna level with you straight off the bat – for the next couple of weeks here at La Palue, it's a tough gig. We've got a long stretch of ordinary conditions ahead. The first real sniff of anything worthwhile doesn't show up until Sunday the 19th of July, so don't hold your breath this week.
The entire outlook is dominated by tiny, weak swell. The combined energy of all swells is almost always below 100 (weak), so you're looking at minimal, gutless waves most days. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a huge 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, and you'll feel it when you paddle out, but it's not enough to save the surf.
Let's walk through it. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are a write-off: tiny swell, 1 ft, with cross-on and cross winds making for a choppy mess. Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are barely a ripple, with morning clean conditions but swell under 2 ft. The real story is a gap of poor surf for almost five days straight.
Finally, on Sunday morning the 19th of July, we get a tiny pulse. The swell lifts to a measly 2 ft from the NNW with a short period of 6 seconds, but we finally get offshore winds from the ENE at 9 mph. It's clean, but the wave comment says it best: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The combined energy is only 47 (weak). That's the best we've got, and it's not saying much.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are more of the same. Tuesday morning actually offers a glassy 3 ft from the NNW with 6-second period, and the combined energy is 69 (weak). It's surfable, but you'll be fighting for scraps. After that, it's back to cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy seas right through to the end of July.
The only other thing to note is a tiny bit more energy kicking up around the 29th and 30th of July, with combined energy finally climbing into the moderate range (111 and then 163), with the swell hitting around 3 ft to 4 ft from the WNW. But the wind is either cross or cross-on at 16 mph, so it'll be messy and hard work.
Honestly, if you're keen on a paddle, Sunday the 19th morning is your best, and maybe Tuesday the 21st morning for a glassy session. Everything else is a struggle. It's a dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 4 | NW 6 | W 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
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26 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 41 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 40 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:30PM5.80m | 6:57AM5.52m | 7:16PM5.84m | 7:42AM5.45m | 8:00PM5.72m | 8:26AM5.28m | 8:44PM5.46m | 9:09AM5.01m | 9:27PM5.10m | 9:53AM4.70m | 10:12PM4.69m | 10:40AM4.38m | 11:02PM4.28m | 11:34AM4.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:52AM-0.07m | 1:08PM0.12m | 1:38AM-0.06m | 1:54PM0.18m | 2:23AM0.10m | 2:38PM0.37m | 3:07AM0.37m | 3:22PM0.66m | 3:51AM0.72m | 4:08PM1.00m | 4:36AM1.10m | 4:57PM1.35m | 5:26AM1.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | |
— | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | 10:07 | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNE 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 8 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
26 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 25 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | W 9 | NNE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 5 | W 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | SSE 5 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 |
4 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 11 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | S 11 | SW 5 | NW 10 | S 11 | NW 9 | W 7 | SE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 12 | W 8 | SE 5 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 6 | ENE 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | SE 4 | NNW 5 | NE 3 | ENE 3 |
10 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 13 | 2 | — | 11 | 30 | — | 41 | 3 | — | 9 | 40 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 491 | 225 | 237 | 477 | 139 | 297 | 225 | 1794 | 578 | 578 | 788 | 0 | 242 | 225 | 522 | 530 | 509 | 0 | 225 | 225 | 255 |
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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.











