Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Palue in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for the region.
We’re looking at a pretty bleak 16-day window overall. The one break that’s on the cards is La Palue, and it’s mostly going to be a case of watching the ocean from the sand. The water temperature is sitting at a very warm 66°F, a massive 5°F above what you’d expect for this time of year, so a spring suit might be all you need – if you can find a wave to ride.
We start off with a little tease on Wednesday, July 8th. The morning is glassy with a tiny 3ft WNW swell (combined energy of 109). It’s rideable, but the conditions are lackluster. This is the only real chance in the first week. From Wednesday afternoon all the way through to the morning of July 23rd, it’s a brutal run of poor surf. The wind is almost always onshore, cross-off, or too strong, and the swell mostly drops to knee-high or smaller. You’re looking at a solid two-week gap with very little on offer.
Finally, on Thursday morning, July 23rd, things change, but not for the better for paddle surfing. A solid 7ft NW swell rolls in, with the combined energy jumping to a hefty 411. This is a big, powerful swell that is strictly for experts only. It’s way too heavy for beginners, and with the wind swinging cross-on from the SSW, the setup looks a whole lot more interesting for kite surfing than for a clean paddle session. The afternoon gets slightly bigger at 8ft (790 combined energy), but the cross-onshore wind will make it a lumpy, challenging beast.
So, to put it plainly: you get one brief, mediocre window on Wednesday morning, July 8th, and then a long, dry spell. The late-July pulse is big and strong, but the wind kills the quality. It’s a tough outlook. Forecasts can always change, but right now, grab that Wednesday morning glass if you’re desperate, or wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ENE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 109 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 118 | 142 | 172 | 140 | 81 | 140 | 107 | 64 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:18AM4.36m | 11:44PM4.43m | 12:25PM4.32m | 00:57AM4.39m | 1:39PM4.41m | 2:14AM4.49m | 2:50PM4.64m | 3:24AM4.73m | 3:54PM4.97m | 4:26AM5.02m | 4:50PM5.32m | 5:20AM5.28m | 5:42PM5.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM1.37m | 6:10AM1.26m | 6:42PM1.38m | 7:19AM1.26m | 7:56PM1.26m | 8:31AM1.14m | 9:08PM1.01m | 9:39AM0.91m | 10:13PM0.66m | 10:39AM0.63m | 11:11PM0.32m | 11:32AM0.37m | 00:03AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | W 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 109 | 132 | 132 | 132 | 118 | 142 | 172 | 140 | 51 | 140 | 107 | 64 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 125 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | S 17 | NNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | NW 8 | W 13 | NNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 30 | 81 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | SW 16 | S 16 | S 21 | N 10 | SW 15 | SE 5 | NW 8 | SW 5 | NNW 6 | SW 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NE 3 | ESE 4 | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SW 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 12 | 59 | 25 | 54 | 107 | 87 | 281 | 197 | 136 | 123 | 1 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 34 | 247 | 225 | 519 | 475 | 18 | 247 | 262 | 18 | 278 |
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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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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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