Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for La Palue. I gotta be straight with you from the start—this is a grim stretch for us. The surf report is a tough read, with a whole lot of nothing happening for days on end.
We’re looking at a solid gap of surf that’s just not worth your time. From Wednesday the 29th of July right through until the morning of Tuesday the 12th of August, the conditions are poor. That’s nearly two weeks of choppy, wind-affected, cross-onshore junk. The combined wave energy is weak, never getting past a mediocre 144 (moderate energy) at best, and most of the time it’s stuck under 100. The swell is tiny, usually around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a short period of 8 seconds or less. This isn’t surf; it’s just a messy, lumpy lake. The wind is a constant problem—mostly cross-on or fresh cross-shore, ruining any chance of a clean face.
But hold on. If you’ve got the patience of a saint, there’s a real light at the end of the tunnel. Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, things finally flip. We get a clean, glassy morning with a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the WSW, with a combined energy of 520 (strong wave energy). That’s a proper pulse of swell. The break is calling for “very good” conditions. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
Then, if you’re an expert, Thursday morning the 13th of August is the big one. That’s still 16 days out, so treat it with a grain of salt, but the numbers are staggering. We’re looking at a 10 ft groundswell from the west, with a period of 13 seconds (very long period) and a combined energy of 4309 (very strong). The wind is light and offshore from the north. That is a massive, powerful swell. The catch? The report itself says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. This is an expert-only, absolute max-size session, and even then, that long period groundswell might make it a tricky, close-out beast. It’s not for the faint of heart or the shortboarder looking for a fun day.
So, for the first 11 days, don’t even bother. The forecast is a blank run. The real action is a week and a half away, on the morning of the 12th, and then a potential monster for the brave on the 13th. Keep your eyes peeled, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 80 | 92 | 75 | 82 | 65 | 60 | 67 | 43 | 46 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 42 | 57 | 53 | 36 | 30 | 19 | 17 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:56PM5.04m | 6:14AM4.91m | 6:29PM5.23m | 6:47AM5.05m | 7:01PM5.34m | 7:19AM5.12m | 7:33PM5.37m | 7:52AM5.12m | 8:06PM5.32m | 8:26AM5.06m | 8:41PM5.18m | 9:03AM4.92m | 9:21PM4.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM0.87m | 00:15AM0.69m | 12:25PM0.69m | 00:48AM0.53m | 12:58PM0.58m | 1:20AM0.45m | 1:30PM0.54m | 1:52AM0.44m | 2:02PM0.57m | 2:25AM0.50m | 2:37PM0.67m | 3:01AM0.64m | 3:16PM0.84m | 3:41AM0.85m | |||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 11 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 80 | 92 | 75 | 16 | 65 | 60 | 6 | 37 | 18 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 42 | 57 | 53 | 36 | 30 | 19 | 17 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | SW 4 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 10 | N 5 | W 10 | NNE 3 | W 9 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 18 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | W 13 | — | W 11 | WNW 7 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 10 | N 5 | W 9 | W 11 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 82 | — | — | 67 | 43 | — | 15 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 232 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 219 | 22 | 1 | 219 | 9 | 0 | 225 | 0 | 49 | 21 | 52 | 553 | 557 | 591 |
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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).
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