La Palue Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.20° N 4.55° W

La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Palue sea temperature is
19.1° C
1.1° 

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 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with W 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 5th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The swell is around, but it’s nearly always coming with a nasty onshore or cross-onshore wind, which means bumpy, blown-out conditions. It’s one of those stretches where you’ll be watching the ocean from the car park more than you’ll be in it.

We’ve got one spot on the cards for the whole 16-day run: La Palue. This is an expert wave, so if you’re not confident and comfortable in serious water, this isn’t your spot. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might feel a little more comfortable than usual.

The outlook kicks off on Wednesday the 5th of August. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is howling from the WNW at 12 mph, right on it. The energy is moderate at 487, but the conditions are just poor. Not worth getting wet.

Thursday the 6th is smaller, down to 3ft in the morning and dropping to 3ft in the afternoon. Winds are cross-onshore and the period is short, just 6 to 7 seconds. The energy drops right off. It’s messy and uninspiring.

Friday the 7th through to Sunday the 9th is basically flat and hopeless. Swell sizes bottom out around 1.0ft to 2ft with barely any energy (27 to 95). Even though we get a clean window with offshore easterly winds on Friday morning and Saturday morning, there’s nothing to ride.

There is a brief glimmer on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning sees a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but the wind goes glassy – an ENE breeze at just 3 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is weak at 57. It’s surfable, but only just. If you’re desperate for a glide on a longboard, you could scratch a few closeouts. The crowd factor here is “often,” so expect company even for scraps.

From Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th, the swell builds again. We’re looking at 3ft to 5ft from the west and northwest, with moderate energy climbing from 146 up to 473. But the wind? Onshore or cross-onshore the whole time. It’s going to be bumpy and lumpy. The period sits between 8 and 10 seconds, so it’s a windswell mix – not the clean groundswell we’d want.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are more of the same – onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and a messy 2ft to 6ft swell. By Monday the 17th, the wind gets nasty with a fresh 22 mph southerly, making the ocean a washing machine. The swell is 5ft, but it’s only for experts, and even then, you’d be fighting a battle.

The final days, from Tuesday the 19th to Thursday the 20th, fade out with small, short-period junk – 2ft to 3ft and a period as low as 5 seconds. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak to moderate.

Honestly, there are no standouts in this entire 16-day run. The only remotely rideable moment is that glassy morning on the 11th, but the swell is tiny. For the rest, the wind is just too messy. If you’re into kite surfing, the stronger onshore winds and bumpy swell from the 16th to the 18th might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough run. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.6
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1.3
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6
0.9
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6
0.6
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6
0.3
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
142
85
64
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18
48
71
65
83
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118
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82
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
15
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25
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20
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High Tide
10:08PM4.69m
10:38AM4.47m
11:08PM4.39m
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
Low Tide
4:01PM1.05m
4:30AM1.11m
4:58PM1.29m
5:33AM1.37m
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
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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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