
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 3 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, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, W swell with 1,712 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s 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 | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the only spot in the region that's got anything for us.
The next couple of weeks start off pretty grim, but there's a real standout window that's worth holding out for. The first few days are a write-off, and you'll have to wait through a long stretch of poor conditions before we get to the good stuff.
We're looking at La Palue, an expert-only beach break that's exposed to the swell. The water's sitting at 65°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Saturday the 5th of September. Saturday morning is the standout. The wind is light offshore from the east, which is going to leave the surface glassy and clean. There's a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the west-northwest. This is a proper groundswell, with a long period of 12 seconds, bringing in a heap of energy (1248). It's a good size though, over 5ft, so it's not for beginners. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers", so if you've got the game, this is the one to aim for. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, but that morning session is the pick of the entire forecast.
After that, it's back to a messy run. Sunday the 6th has a small 3ft swell but the wind is off, so it's surfable but nothing special. Monday the 7th delivers a bigger 7ft swell from the west with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is right up there (1592), but the onshore wind is ruining it, making for choppy, poor surf. That pattern of onshore wind and poor conditions drags on through the whole next week. The wind just doesn't play ball.
Then, finally, we get another window. On Saturday the 12th of September, the morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the west-northwest. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south-southeast, which is a major positive. The period is a solid 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (771). The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions". It's a touch smaller than the previous Saturday, but it's clean and should offer some fun waves. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind turning onshore, so again, the morning is your target.
The following week looks poor again until Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning is clean with a light offshore easterly wind, and a 5ft swell from the west-northwest with a 10-second period (388 energy). It's a "good surf conditions" call, but it's nothing compared to the two Saturdays.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday morning, the 5th of September. That's the one with the cleanest waves and the most juice. The second-best window is Saturday morning, the 12th of September. Both are early morning sessions before the wind turns. The rest of the period is largely a bust, with the wind making a mess of things.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WSW 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
235 | 317 | 427 | 1227 | 1481 | 1027 | 499 | 218 | 121 | 52 | 1497 | 1347 | 1242 | 422 | 440 | 1042 | 703 | 529 | 707 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:43PM4.66m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:04AM1.18m | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
8:55 | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 13 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — |
235 | 317 | 427 | 1227 | 1481 | 1027 | 499 | 218 | 121 | 37 | 1497 | 1347 | 875 | 422 | 440 | 1042 | 703 | 529 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 5 | NW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — | WSW 8 | — |
8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 39 | — | — | — | 410 | 99 | — | — | 13 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 52 | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 8 |
— | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 1242 | — | 313 | — | — | 377 | 707 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 86 | 51 | 341 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 250 |
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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.










