
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for La Palue.
Honestly, I’m a bit gutted to say this, but the outlook for the next two weeks is pretty grim. This is a real dry spell for the region. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at flat to tiny swell with rubbish wind. It’s a slow, frustrating stretch that’s hard to get excited about. There’s a gap of about 8 to 9 days where there’s nothing really worth paddling out for.
The only real wave worth talking about, and it’s a long shot, pops up on Monday the 17th of August. There’s a pulse of energy coming in with a combined swell energy of 305 (moderate). The swell is 5ft from the WNW, but the period is a short, crumbly 8 seconds. That’s a bit of a letdown for that much water moving. The wind is onshore from the West at 6 mph, which is enough to keep things messy. Given the size, it’s pushing into expert territory, and the cross-onshore wind won't help. It’s a marginal look at best, and the following days don’t improve with stronger onshore winds and bigger, junkier swell.
The week after that, from the 19th of August onwards, the swell size jumps up, but the quality goes out the window. You’ve got waves up to 8ft on the 21st of August, which is proper expert-only water, but the wind is howling from the SSW at 22 mph, cross-onshore and lumpy. The combined energy hits 883 (strong), but it’s a mess. This setup looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.
Keep it on the radar, but don’t hold your breath yet. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a lot of waiting for a clean window that just isn’t there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | 15 | 7 | 58 | 108 | 115 | 86 | 83 | 84 | 79 | 62 | 44 | 43 | 23 | 87 | 158 | 133 | 127 | 129 | 101 | 244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:47AM4.26m | 00:29AM4.18m | 1:15PM4.22m | 2:03AM4.22m | 2:41PM4.45m | 3:22AM4.51m | 3:49PM4.86m | 4:23AM4.89m | 4:45PM5.29m | 5:13AM5.24m | 5:32PM5.66m | 5:58AM5.49m | 6:16PM5.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM1.47m | 6:53AM1.51m | 7:40PM1.44m | 8:20AM1.41m | 9:04PM1.16m | 9:34AM1.10m | 10:10PM0.75m | 10:33AM0.71m | 11:05PM0.33m | 11:23AM0.36m | 11:52PM0.02m | 12:08PM0.11m | 00:35AM-0.15m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
11 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 108 | 115 | 86 | 83 | 84 | 79 | 62 | 44 | 43 | 23 | 87 | 158 | 133 | 127 | 129 | 101 | 244 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SE 5 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 10 | WNW 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | WNW 3 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — |
16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 78 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | — | SW 8 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | SE 4 | W 5 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | N 4 | N 7 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 |
— | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | 15 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 421 | 598 | 438 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 219 | 21 | 1 | 219 | 9 | 0 | 526 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 5 |
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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).
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.











