Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,773 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at La Palue over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first week, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy surf. The weekend of the 29th and 30th kicks off with a messy 8ft to 10ft swell from the SW and W, but the wind is cranking at 28 to 30 mph, making it a total no-go. That combined energy is high, hitting 868 to 1566, but it’s all wind-affected junk. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be feeling it because you won’t be in the water. Monday and Tuesday stay poor, with marginal surf and cross-onshore breezes. The swell drops off through Wednesday and Thursday, with nothing worth paddling out for. This is a long stretch of nothing – about five days of pure frustration.
Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. On Saturday, the 5th of September, things finally flip. We’ve got a clean, offshore wind from the E at just 6 mph, with a 6ft swell from the WNW. The period is a solid 12 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, and the combined energy is 796 – moderate but punchy. This is the standout window. The wind is light, the surf is clean, and La Palue is an expert break, so it’s going to be lined up nicely. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The offshore wind will keep the faces smooth, and the swell direction from the WNW is right in the break’s wheelhouse. Sunday the 6th is a letdown again, with tiny 3ft surf and cross-onshore wind.
But hold on – Monday the 7th of September delivers another quality morning. Offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph, a 6ft swell from the WNW, 10-second period, and combined energy of 653. That’s clean, punchy, and very surfable. Another good window for the experienced crew. Tuesday the 8th is a step down but still rideable, with cross-offshore winds and a 5ft swell. Wednesday the 9th has a morning window with offshore wind again, but the swell is only 4ft, so it’s small but clean.
After that, from Thursday the 10th right through to Sunday the 13th, we go into a full slump. Swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, winds are onshore and messy, and combined energy plummets into the double digits. There’s nothing to ride. The long period on the 13th with a 15-second swell is tiny and blown out anyway.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The best surf on offer is Saturday the 5th and Monday the 7th of September, with clean offshore winds, decent groundswell, and proper waves for experts. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
868 | 1566 | 710 | 328 | 572 | 1773 | 1316 | 942 | 563 | 243 | 162 | 90 | 99 | 177 | 500 | 393 | 309 | 300 | 406 | 443 | 908 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:34PM5.60m | 6:52AM5.45m | 7:06PM5.65m | 7:24AM5.47m | 7:39PM5.57m | 7:58AM5.37m | 8:15PM5.37m | 8:35AM5.16m | 8:56PM5.06m | 9:18AM4.85m | 9:43PM4.66m | 10:11AM4.48m | 10:47PM4.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:30PM0.32m | 00:50AM0.16m | 1:02PM0.24m | 1:22AM0.14m | 1:35PM0.26m | 1:55AM0.25m | 2:10PM0.39m | 2:31AM0.47m | 2:50PM0.63m | 3:13AM0.79m | 3:37PM0.96m | 4:04AM1.18m | 4:37PM1.32m | ||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 |
— | — | 710 | 328 | — | — | 1316 | 942 | 563 | 243 | 162 | 90 | 99 | 16 | 8 | 393 | 309 | 300 | 406 | 443 | 908 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
— | — | 150 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | W 9 | — | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
868 | 1566 | — | 121 | 572 | 1773 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 177 | 500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 517 | 476 | 10 | 84 | 385 | 517 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 296 | 531 | 10 | 44 | 526 | 18 | 296 | 20 | 1 |
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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.











