
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
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 on offer at La Palue.
It's a pretty grim start for the next week and a half, I'm not gonna lie. The wind is a constant problem, mostly cross-on or cross-shore, and the swell is tiny and weak. You'll be looking at flat, choppy conditions day after day. There's a real dry spell from now until the end of July, with nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July. The wind drops to absolute glass – dead calm, 0 mph – and the water goes flat. The swell is only 3 ft from the west-northwest, but with a period of 9 seconds, it's a clean little groundswell. The combined energy is weak though (172), so it's more of a longboard cruise than a proper session. Still, glassy conditions at La Palue are a rare treat.
Now, the real standout, the one you've been waiting for, is the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. This is a big one. The guidance is pointing to La Palue as the spot, and it's an expert-only affair. We're looking at a solid 10 ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 10-second period. That's a lot of water moving. The combined energy is a massive 2904, which is strong to very strong. The wind is light and offshore from the north-northeast at 6 mph, promising clean, lined-up waves. The only catch – this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It's a serious, powerful groundswell that will be closing out or even dangerous. Only the most experienced chargers should even consider it. This is a real standout, but it's a promise for the experts only.
After that, conditions settle back down. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August offer some clean, cross-off winds with waves around 5 ft to 6 ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so the energy is more moderate. The Tuesday morning has a bit of hope for a good session, but the wind is clean and the waves are workable, not epic.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat, choppy first week. A single glassy morning on the 28th for the patient. And then the big, wild, expert-only thunder on the morning of the 2nd of August. That's the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNW 6 | W 8 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
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15 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 26 | 41 | 128 | 279 | 398 | 471 | 404 | 376 | 269 | 172 | 138 | 86 | 99 | 199 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:18AM3.78m | 1:58PM3.86m | 2:35AM3.80m | 3:06PM3.99m | 3:37AM3.98m | 4:00PM4.23m | 4:25AM4.23m | 4:43PM4.51m | 5:05AM4.49m | 5:21PM4.79m | 5:41AM4.72m | 5:56PM5.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:16AM1.10m | 11:40PM0.90m | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:15AM0.69m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 8 |
14 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 31 | 85 | 471 | 404 | — | 269 | 172 | 138 | 86 | 99 | 19 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | W 9 | W 8 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | NNE 3 | W 11 | S 5 | WNW 10 |
1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 5 | SE 5 | W 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — |
4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NE 3 | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 5 |
15 | 1 | — | 17 | 37 | 26 | 41 | 128 | 279 | 398 | — | — | 376 | — | — | — | — | — | 199 | 53 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 509 | 591 | 604 | 522 | 360 | 523 | 285 | 519 | 814 | 51 | 7 | 217 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
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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.










