Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 296 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf fans, Rusty here. We’ve only got one break on the radar for this 16-day stretch, so let’s get straight into it.
La Palue
Listen, La Palue is a gem of a wave, but it’s a fickle one. It’s an exposed, expert-only break that needs a solid WSW swell to really get going, and the wind has to play nice. For the next week and a half, the wind is pretty much going to be a headache. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The real moment of truth comes on Friday, August 7th. That morning looks like a standout. We’ve got a clean, glassy setup with a light offshore breeze from the east. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the WNW, with a moderate period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong, coming in at 422 (moderate wave energy). This is the only window where everything aligns. The wind is offshore, the waves are solid, and it’s going to be clean. But remember, this is an expert spot, and 6 ft swell at La Palue is not for the faint of heart. It’s a proper, powerful wave. Crowds are a possibility here, so get out early.
Before that, it’s a lot of waiting. The surf is small, weak, and the wind is on it or cross-on it for days. We’ve got a long, bleak stretch from the 28th of July right through to the 5th of August. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is messy. It’s a write-off. There’s a brief moment on the morning of August 5th where the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SW, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a lumpy, disappointing mess.
Then, after that Friday window, the winds get ugly again. By Saturday the 8th, the swell is pumping up to 8 ft (strong wave energy of 1034), but the wind is howling onshore. That’s a recipe for a washing machine. It’s too big and blown out for a paddle, but if you’re into kite surfing, that setup is going to be a dream.
So, the bottom line: one real shot. That Friday morning, August 7th. It’s a long way out, so the forecast might shift, but as it stands, that’s your moment. The rest is a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 371 | 226 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 84 | 103 | 98 | 88 | 82 | 110 | 42 | 31 | 41 | 38 | 22 | 30 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 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 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 371 | 226 | 176 | 124 | 94 | 80 | 84 | 103 | 98 | 88 | 82 | 3 | 30 | 30 | 41 | 35 | 8 | 30 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | S 14 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | — | WNW 7 | W 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | — | 18 | 17 | 16 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 31 | — | 5 | 22 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 68 | — | — | 110 | 42 | 21 | 26 | 38 | 7 | 14 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 210 | 219 | 352 | 224 | 282 | 0 | 219 | 31 |
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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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