La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
19.7° C
2.3° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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 cooking.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a real mixed bag. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, wind-affected waves before a late pulse of real energy shows up. The water is sitting at 68°F, which is a massive 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s pretty unusual and feels like bathwater.

The only spot on the radar is La Palue. It’s an exposed, expert-only beach break, and it’s consistent, but for the first week and a half, it’s going to be a frustrating watch. The swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the northeast. The energy is weak, with values hanging around the 20 to 50 mark. For example, Saturday the 18th has a 1.0ft west swell with a 9-second period, but that cross-on NW wind at 6 mph is going to ruin it. Sunday morning the 19th sees a brief cleaner moment with a gentle offshore ENE breeze at 9 mph and a 2ft NNW swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not going to have any punch. We are looking at a week of stuff that’s just not worth paddling out for.

The real standout, the one that gets my heart pumping, is looking like Thursday the 30th of July. The morning session is shaping up to be a proper treat. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, and the wind is forecast to be absolutely glassy – dead calm, zero knots. That’s a rare and beautiful thing. The combined energy is a solid 380, which is moderate. The swell is a bit over 5ft, so it’s getting into the zone where it’s too much for beginners, but for the experts this spot is made for, it’s going to be a classic. It’s a real shame the wind shifts onshore in the afternoon, so get your session in early.

After that, into the first week of August, the swell stays around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is mostly cross-off or clean from the NNE. The energy is still decent, hitting 580 on the Friday morning. It’s surfable, but it won’t have that same magic as that glassy Thursday morning. The Sunday morning of the 2nd of August has a clean offshore from the ENE at 9 mph with a 4ft NW swell, making for a much better option than the onshore mess that follows it later in the day.

So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. You’re waiting for that Thursday the 30th of July. That’s the day to clear your calendar. It’s the only true standout. After that, it’s a bit of a holding pattern, but still way better than the flat spell we’re in now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning).

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
23
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.7
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
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10
0.3
WNW
10
0.8
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4
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
6
0.2
W
8
0.2
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8
0.2
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
12
24
28
18
8
14
24
39
35
33
33
18
18
37
64
73
20
6
5
5
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
NW
20
NNE
15
E
30
NE
25
NE
15
ENE
35
NNE
25
NE
15
ENE
30
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
30
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:26AM5.28m
8:44PM5.46m
9:09AM5.01m
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
Low Tide
2:38PM0.37m
3:07AM0.37m
3:22PM0.66m
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
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6:35
6:37
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6:39
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6:41
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10:12
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °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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