
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through it and talk about what’s actually happening in the water.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a quiet stretch ahead. There’s some small swell on the way, but honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s mostly a waiting game. The surf is tiny, the winds are messy, and the conditions are just not cooperating. You’ll be looking at a long gap of small, poor-quality waves from now until around the 26th of July. That’s a solid five or six days of nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 66°F with a touch warmer than normal anomaly, so it’s a bit on the mild side for the time of year.
Now, things start to get interesting on Sunday the 26th of July. That morning, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 501 (moderate energy). That’s a solid push, but the problem is the wind is blowing cross-on from the NW at 16 mph, which is going to make it choppy and messy. This swell is building, and by the afternoon, it’s up to 8ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 773 (strong energy). That’s a lot of power, but again, the wind is ruining it. This is not beginner territory – over 8ft is for experts only, and we’re flirting with that. The break is La Palue, an exposed, expert-only spot that’s consistent. It’s a beach break or reef, so with that much energy and cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, for paddle surfing, it’s a write-off. If you’re into kite surfing, this setup might be more interesting.
The real standout – and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar – is much further out. On Sunday the 2nd of August, we’ve got a morning session that looks glassy. The wind is from the NE at 3 mph, and it’s labeled as glassy. The swell is small, only 2ft from the W with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is 56 (weak). But the conditions are clean. The water is likely still on the warmer side, and the offshore wind is light. This is the best window in the entire 16-day forecast. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and that’s a major positive. The break is La Palue, which is an exposed, expert spot, but with those tiny waves, it’s more of a longboard or funboard session. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
Other than that, the rest of the run is poor. The swell picks up again on the 28th of July with a 4ft WNW swell (period 10 seconds, energy 333 – moderate), but the wind is cross-on and choppy. The 29th has a brief window of cleaner conditions with a 3ft swell from the NW (period 9 seconds, energy 162 – moderate), but the wind is cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, which is better, but still not great. The 30th of July has a 3ft NW swell with offshore wind from the E at 12 mph, making it clean, but the energy is only 108 (weak). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
So, the bottom line: don’t bother with the first week. The 2nd of August is your best bet, but it’s a small, glassy morning. If you’re patient, you might get a window. If you’re not, well, the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a tough outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 37 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 150 | 191 | 199 | 327 | 346 | 349 | 260 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:40AM4.38m | 11:02PM4.28m | 11:34AM4.09m | 00:03AM3.96m | 12:41PM3.89m | 1:18AM3.78m | 1:58PM3.86m | 2:35AM3.80m | 3:06PM3.99m | 3:37AM3.98m | 4:00PM4.23m | 4:25AM4.23m | 4:43PM4.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM1.35m | 5:26AM1.45m | 5:54PM1.65m | 6:25AM1.73m | 7:02PM1.83m | 7:35AM1.86m | 8:18PM1.84m | 8:47AM1.81m | 9:25PM1.68m | 9:47AM1.62m | 10:19PM1.43m | 10:35AM1.37m | 11:02PM1.16m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
35 | 33 | 33 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 29 | 110 | 327 | 346 | 349 | 260 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 16 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | S 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 6 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — | SE 5 | S 14 | SE 4 | SW 13 | W 8 | S 13 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
15 | 16 | — | — | 37 | 29 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 150 | 191 | 199 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 262 | 509 | 509 | 524 | 481 | 0 | 225 | 225 | 550 | 604 | 523 | 599 | 783 | 523 | 523 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 103 | 3 |
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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.










