Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The surf picture for the next 16 days is a tough one for us here. The first recommendation doesn’t show up until the 23rd, so you’re looking at a pretty grim start with a solid gap of nearly three days with no real surf to speak of.
La Palue is the only spot with any recommendations, and it’s an expert wave. It’s an exposed, consistent break that loves a WSW swell, but we’re not seeing anything even close to that for a while.
The first glimmer is on Thursday morning, July 23rd. The swell is a tiny 2ft, coming from the NNW with a short period of 6 seconds. The energy is weak (41). The saving grace is glassy, clean conditions thanks to light easterly winds. The waves will be surfable, but it’s very ordinary. Definitely not a standout.
After that, we drop back into flat, poor conditions for days. The next bit of hope comes on Monday, July 27th. The swell picks up a bit, 3ft from the NW, but it’s onshore wind with a light breeze. The energy is moderate (124), but the wind is straight onshore so it’s going to be messy. Not one to get excited about.
The real, and only, standout in this entire window is on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning shows a 3ft WNW swell with a moderate 11-second period, and the energy is strong (303). The catch? The wind is onshore. The afternoon bumps up to a 6ft swell from the NW, with a massive energy reading of 647. That’s a solid pulse of energy, but the wind is still onshore and the period is 11 seconds, which is solid. For an expert-only break like La Palue, this is the peak of the window. The quality is still poor due to the wind, but it’s the most significant swell we’ve got.
Wednesday, July 29th morning sees a 5ft NW swell, with moderate energy (704) and a cross-shore wind. It’s still marginal.
The whole second week is a lot of the same – small, weak swells with clean cross-offshore winds but hardly any power. The best of the second week is Sunday, August 2nd morning, with a 3ft WNW swell, a 9-second period, and glassy, calm conditions. The energy is moderate (113), but the waves are just “surfable but very ordinary.”
Bottom line: The window is a drought. The only real spike of energy is on Tuesday, July 28th at La Palue. If you’re an expert and desperate, that’s your window, but the onshore wind will make it a chore. The 29th also has size but not quality. Everything else is for the die-hards or the kite crew, because with that much onshore wind and size, it’s more interesting for kiting than paddling.
Stay patient, the forecast can change.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 8 | 14 | 24 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 13 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:27PM5.10m | 9:53AM4.70m | 10:12PM4.69m | 10:40AM4.38m | 11:02PM4.28m | 11:34AM4.09m | 00:03AM3.96m | 12:41PM3.89m | 1:18AM3.78m | 1:58PM3.86m | 2:35AM3.80m | 3:06PM3.99m | 3:37AM3.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:51AM0.72m | 4:08PM1.00m | 4:36AM1.10m | 4:57PM1.35m | 5:26AM1.45m | 5:54PM1.65m | 6:25AM1.73m | 7:02PM1.83m | 7:35AM1.86m | 8:18PM1.84m | 8:47AM1.81m | 9:25PM1.68m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 10:10 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 24 | 39 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 27 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | SE 6 | SE 4 | WNW 10 | SE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 8 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 6 | SE 6 | NW 6 | W 7 | SW 16 | S 16 | NW 6 | S 15 | SE 6 | SE 4 | S 14 | SE 5 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | W 8 | — | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | N 4 | N 3 | ENE 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | SE 4 | SSW 2 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 17 | — | — | 25 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 481 | 481 | 225 | 225 | 509 | 247 | 219 | 509 | 525 | 509 | 0 | 225 | 225 | 262 | 578 | 573 | 604 | 703 | 103 |
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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).
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