La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
19.1° C
1.6° 

La Palue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Palue surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 21st Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a seat. There’s a long stretch of quiet ahead, but if you’re patient, a proper reward is waiting at the end.

Right now, the first surfable movement is a tiny whisper. On Monday afternoon, July 20th, La Palue is seeing a weak 1-foot swell from the WNW, with a period of 11 seconds, but the energy is pitiful (29). The wind is a cross-off 35 km/h, so it’s messy. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.

The next few days barely improve. Tuesday morning on July 21st has a 2-foot swell and a 10-second period, but the wind is still a problem. The energy is laughable (52). Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is the same tiny size with a slight air, but the combined energy is still low (41). Not one of these mornings is a standout.

Then we hit a big gap. From Thursday, July 23rd, all the way through to Tuesday, July 28th, the surf is poor. The wind is either cross-on or blowing hard, and the swell is mostly small or short-period junk. The best you’ll see in that stretch is a 5-foot WNW swell on Monday morning, July 27th, but the energy is moderate (354) and the wind is cross, making it bumpy. It’s just not worth it.

Now, a glimmer appears. Wednesday morning, July 29th, brings a 4-foot NW swell with a 9-second period. The energy is strong (403), and the wind is a gentle cross-off, so it’s clean. This is the first moment that looks surfable, but the swell direction is a bit off from the optimum WSW. Still, it’s a good call for a quiet session.

But the real prize is hiding a week and a half away. On Friday morning, July 31st, everything lines up. La Palue gets a solid 7-foot swell from the WNW, with an 8-second period, and the energy is very strong (627). The wind is glassy – 5 km/h from the WSW, with a slight air. That’s a proper morning. The crowd potential is there (often), but for a clean, glassy 7-foot swell at an expert spot, it’s worth the company. The water is still about average for the time of year.

After that, the swell holds size through the weekend, but the wind turns cross-on and onshore, ruining the shape. Saturday morning, August 1st, has an 8-foot swell (986 energy) but the wind is messy. It’s big and powerful, but only for experts. The following Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th, have a 5-foot and 7-foot swell, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s choppy.

So, to sum it up: it’s a slow start, a long dry spell, and then one stand-out morning on Friday, July 31st. The 7-foot glassy swell is the best on offer, and it’s a proper reward for the wait. After that, the size stays but the quality drops. Get in early on that Friday, and you’ll have a good one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

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Height (m)
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WNW
11
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WNW
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0.4
WNW
10
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10
0.4
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10
0.4
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
39
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33
33
31
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25
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15
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46
94
172
486
465
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
25
NNE
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30
NNE
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NNW
20
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High Tide
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
4:00PM4.23m
4:25AM4.23m
Low Tide
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
9:47AM1.62m
10:19PM1.43m
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Temp °C
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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.

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