Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, looking at the whole run, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid window of good surf but you have to be patient and pick your moments. The real standout is going to be a very specific morning, but the rest of the time is either too windy, too small, or just plain messy.
Right now, for the 27th of July, the swell is around 6ft from the WNW with a moderate 10-second period and moderate wave energy (565). But the wind is a cross-onshore breeze from the NW, so it's pretty choppy. Not great.
The first real highlight pops up on the morning of the 28th of July. That's your best bet. La Palue is an expert wave, and it's consistent. The swell is a clean 4ft from the WNW, with moderate energy (226), and the wind is glassy from the NNE. That's about as clean as it gets. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. You'll want to get on it early, though, because the afternoon turns to a direct onshore from the West, which kills it.
After that, we hit a dry spell. From the afternoon of the 28th all the way through the 10th of August, the conditions are poor. The wind is either onshore, cross-onshore, or just too strong. There are a few mornings where it's a bit cleaner, like the 1st and 2nd of August, but the swell is tiny and weak. Not worth paddling out for.
We get a bit of a bump in size on the 7th and 8th of August, with the swell pushing back up to 5ft to 6ft from the WNW. But for the 8th, it's a risk of thunderstorms with a strong cross-shore wind, and the energy is strong (744) but the quality is poor. The 9th of August is much the same, with a fresh cross-onshore wind. It's just too messy for a clean ride.
The last chance in the window is the morning of the 11th of August. The swell is a modest 3ft from the NW, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. It's a small, clean session, but nothing special. The energy is weak (114).
So, bottom line: The absolute standout is Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. Get on it. After that, it's a long wait with nothing really worth chasing until the 11th of August, and even that is just a "maybe" if you're desperate for a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 565 | 510 | 371 | 226 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 69 | 105 | 104 | 26 | 25 | 64 | 42 | 36 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:43PM4.51m | 5:05AM4.49m | 5:21PM4.79m | 5:41AM4.72m | 5:56PM5.04m | 6:14AM4.91m | 6:29PM5.23m | 6:47AM5.05m | 7:01PM5.34m | 7:19AM5.12m | 7:33PM5.37m | 7:52AM5.12m | 8:06PM5.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35AM1.37m | 11:02PM1.16m | 11:16AM1.10m | 11:40PM0.90m | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:15AM0.69m | 12:25PM0.69m | 00:48AM0.53m | 12:58PM0.58m | 1:20AM0.45m | 1:30PM0.54m | 1:52AM0.44m | 2:02PM0.57m | 2:25AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
| kJ | 565 | 510 | 371 | 226 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 69 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 14 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 10 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | — | 8 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 7 | — | SW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 105 | 104 | 26 | 25 | 64 | 42 | 36 | 80 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 531 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 1067 | 21 | 0 | 518 | 518 | 0 | 526 | 1 |
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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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