
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, checking in from the coast. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at La Palue.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a tough watch. The water is a very unusual 67° right now, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s pumping. The swell energy is weak for the most part, and the wind is a constant problem. Most of the time, it’s cross, cross-on, or onshore, and that’s just not going to give us the clean lines we want.
We’ve got a long, dry spell of poor conditions ahead. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are a write-off. Monday morning the 6th of July is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a light offshore flow from the ENE at 3 mph. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with weak energy (110). It’s super small, but for a dawn paddle on a longboard, you’ll find some clean, weak little peelers. That’s about the best we get for a while.
The next standout is Wednesday morning the 8th of July. Again, glassy conditions with a 3 mph NE breeze. The swell is still small at 2ft from the WNW, but the period stretches to 10 seconds, and the energy is right on the cusp of moderate at (100). It will be clean but tiny. For an expert break, this is nothing to get excited about, but if you’re desperate for a glassy session, that’s your window.
After that, the wind turns ugly again. There’s a pulse of swell on the 11th and 12th, with the 12th seeing 6ft from the NW, but it’s an onshore, short-period mess (7 seconds) with strong wind. The energy is moderate (358), but with that wind, it’s just a lumpy, blown-out washing machine. When the swell gets over 5ft here with onshore wind, it’s not for beginners, but honestly, it’s not good for anyone. The setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the run into the second week is more of the same: persistent cross-onshore winds from the NW, keeping the surface choppy and messy. The 19th of July just fades out with weak, short-period windslop and rain. There’s no standout session in that second week.
So, bottom line: this is a lean 16 days. The best on offer is a couple of glassy, clean mornings on the 6th and 8th of July, but only if you’ve got a longboard and low expectations. The whole period is a bit of a blank run for a wave that really needs good wind. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
250 | 202 | 120 | 87 | 83 | 124 | 106 | 73 | 73 | 59 | 50 | 33 | 98 | 94 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 84 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:16AM4.74m | 8:32PM4.96m | 8:54AM4.67m | 9:10PM4.85m | 9:35AM4.57m | 9:52PM4.72m | 10:22AM4.46m | 10:43PM4.56m | 11:18AM4.36m | 11:44PM4.43m | 12:25PM4.32m | 00:57AM4.39m | 1:39PM4.41m | 2:14AM4.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28PM0.93m | 2:54AM0.87m | 3:06PM1.03m | 3:33AM0.96m | 3:47PM1.15m | 4:17AM1.06m | 4:35PM1.27m | 5:08AM1.17m | 5:33PM1.37m | 6:10AM1.26m | 6:42PM1.38m | 7:19AM1.26m | 7:56PM1.26m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:21 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
250 | 202 | 120 | 87 | 83 | 124 | 106 | 73 | 73 | 59 | 50 | 33 | 98 | 94 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 84 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | S 14 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | SE 4 | NNE 6 |
14 | 30 | 79 | 67 | 52 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 33 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | NNE 5 | SSE 4 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | — | N 3 | NE 3 | — | N 3 | NE 3 | — | N 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 4 | NE 3 | SE 4 | S 4 | — |
— | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 95 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 219 | 9 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 18 | 49 |
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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.










