Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, La Palue is in a bit of a slump for a good stretch here. The first ten days or so are pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell, and the wind just won’t play ball. The overall energy is low, with most days showing combined energy in the triple digits, peaking around 829 on the 28th, but that’s all blown out by strong onshore winds. That bigger energy on the 28th, with a swell of 8ft from the west, is for experts only, and with the wind howling at 25 mph straight onshore, it’s a messy, lumpy mess. For a beach break like La Palue, that setup is more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.
We’ve got a long gap here with no real standouts. The wind is cross, cross-on, or onshore almost every day, and the swell is either tiny or too short-period to make anything of it. Periods under 8 seconds on the 25th, 26th, and 27th mean weak, choppy waves. The water temp is about 66°F, and that’s pretty normal for this time of year, so it’s not a shock to the system, but the surf quality is rough.
The one bright spot comes right at the end of the outlook. Look at Friday, September 4th, in the morning. We’ve got a swell from the WNW at 4ft, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is light from the NE at 3 mph – that’s a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 550, which is decent. The guidance says this spot is an expert break, consistent, and exposed to the west-southwest, and this swell direction is a good match. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but if it holds, La Palue could have some proper, clean waves that morning. The period is good, not too long, so it should shape up nicely on the bank. It’s the only session in the whole 16 days that looks like it’s worth pointing the car at. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
The rest of the second week, from the 3rd to the 6th, has some energy but the wind is always a problem. The 4th afternoon has a bigger 6ft swell, but the wind goes cross-on, so it’ll be chopped. The 5th has clean wind but the swell is dropping. Not much to write home about after that.
So, honestly, it’s a long wait for that one window on the 4th. For now, the ocean is giving us a rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 24 | 30 | 74 | 38 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 46 | 67 | 74 | 88 | 80 | 306 | 339 | 178 | 300 | 571 | 690 | 1181 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:07AM3.56m | 2:44PM3.78m | 3:21AM3.82m | 3:43PM4.12m | 4:08AM4.16m | 4:24PM4.50m | 4:45AM4.51m | 4:59PM4.87m | 5:18AM4.84m | 5:31PM5.19m | 5:49AM5.12m | 6:02PM5.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM2.06m | 8:20AM2.05m | 9:05PM1.85m | 9:29AM1.77m | 10:01PM1.51m | 10:16AM1.42m | 10:42PM1.14m | 10:54AM1.06m | 11:16PM0.80m | 11:27AM0.75m | 11:48PM0.50m | 11:59AM0.49m | 00:19AM0.28m | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 8 | SW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | SW 7 | W 9 |
43 | 17 | 7 | 74 | 38 | 12 | 18 | 33 | 43 | 67 | 74 | 61 | 34 | 20 | 15 | 178 | 138 | — | 139 | 823 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | SW 8 | WNW 11 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | W 10 | — | — | — |
4 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 33 | 25 | 46 | 41 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | 48 | 164 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NNW 6 | SW 14 | NW 6 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WNW 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — |
8 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 6 | WNW 10 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 |
43 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 88 | 80 | 306 | 339 | 100 | 300 | 571 | 690 | 1181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 225 | 247 | 21 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 230 | 42 | 10 | 218 | 250 | 305 |
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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.











