
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,004 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for La Palue.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag, and honestly, it’s not looking great for a proper surf. The wind is just not playing ball for most of it, swinging onshore or cross-onshore and messing up what swell we do get. You’re gonna see a lot of days where the ocean looks lumpy and choppy, not the clean lines we’re after. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there for a wetsuit call.
Let’s start with this week. Tuesday the 8th is a write-off – a solid 7ft to 8ft swell from the west-northwest with a moderate period of 9 seconds, but with a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s just blown-out junk. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (822 and 928), but it’s all wasted.
Wednesday the 9th morning is a slight tease. Swell drops to 5ft from the NW, and the wind eases to a light cross-shore at 6 mph. It’s still only a 2 out of 10 for quality – marginal at best, with a combined energy of 555. You might find a few, but it’s not what I’d call a good session.
We get a bit of a break from the swell mid-week. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th have tiny, weak waves (2ft to 5ft) with poor, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, Saturday the 12th morning is the only real standout in the first week. We’ve got a small but clean 3ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm. That’s the kind of morning that makes it all worth it. The combined swell energy is 371, so it’s not powerful, but it’ll be fun on a longboard. That’s your best bet for a long, peaceful session. Come afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it’s back to rubbish.
Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are back to marginal or poor conditions. Swell around 6ft and 3ft, but the wind is messy.
Then we hit a real quiet spell. From Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th, the swell drops right off (2ft to 4ft), with only a couple of mornings offering clean-ish offshore winds. Friday the 18th is the same story – tiny, weak energy.
The good news is there’s a glimmer of hope further out. Saturday the 19th morning looks promising for a later surf. A 3ft groundswell from the WNW with a 10-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the east at 9 mph. That’ll be clean and glassy, with a combined energy of 206. It’s a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s the first decent clean window in a while.
After that, Sunday the 20th sees a pulse of bigger swell (6ft) with strong energy (1023), but the cross-onshore wind makes it a choppy, messy affair. Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd has more onshore wind and average waves.
Honestly, mate, if you’re desperate for a paddle, make it Saturday the 12th morning for the cleanest, glassiest conditions on a small, rideable wave. The next real hope is Saturday the 19th morning for some clean offshore conditions on a small groundswell, but it’s a long-range call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue morning, light winds from the ENE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 12 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
749 | 732 | 928 | 367 | 433 | 400 | 190 | 79 | 45 | 227 | 299 | 195 | 78 | 175 | 905 | 710 | 770 | 543 | 426 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22AM4.46m | 3:45PM4.88m | 4:16AM4.89m | 4:34PM5.32m | 5:00AM5.26m | 5:16PM5.65m | 5:39AM5.53m | 5:55PM5.83m | 6:15AM5.65m | 6:31PM5.85m | 6:49AM5.64m | 7:05PM5.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:04PM1.17m | 9:30AM1.13m | 10:04PM0.71m | 10:24AM0.70m | 10:52PM0.31m | 11:08AM0.33m | 11:34PM0.02m | 11:48AM0.09m | 00:11AM-0.11m | 12:26PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.09m | 1:01PM0.04m | 1:21AM0.09m | ||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SSW 6 | — | WSW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
749 | 90 | — | 276 | 433 | 400 | 190 | 79 | 45 | 227 | 299 | 195 | 78 | 175 | 905 | 710 | 770 | 543 | 426 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | S 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | 60 | 122 | 73 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 17 | — | 3 | 20 | 44 | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 18 | — | — | 10 | 152 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | 732 | 928 | 367 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 239 | 197 | 13 | 1 | 51 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 6 | 20 | 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.










