
Surf Forecasts:
La Palue surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, W swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Palue over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a drink, let’s talk surf. It’s a pretty grim run of waves coming up for La Palue. Honestly, there’s almost nothing worth getting wet for over the next couple of weeks.
The first chance at anything surfable is Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. We’ve got a tiny 2-foot swell from the WNW with a short period, and combined energy is weak. The wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph, so the water’s flat calm. But it’s so small and weak it’s hardly worth paddling out for. The water temp is 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s about the only bright spot.
After that, from Tuesday afternoon right through until late on the 25th of August, the forecast is a total write-off for decent surf. You’ve got a solid two-week gap where every single session is rated as poor conditions. The wind is almost always cross, cross-on, or onshore, often moderate to fresh, and the swell never really lines up. There are a few days with a bit more size – like Sunday the 23rd of August, with a 8 to 8-foot swell from the WSW – but it’s coming with onshore or strong cross-onshore winds, making it lumpy and choppy. That size, with that wind, at a beach break like this, you’d be looking more at a kite session than a clean paddle.
The best of a bad bunch might be the morning of Wednesday the 19th of August. There’s a glassy wind from the SW at 3 mph, and a 4-foot swell from the WNW. Clean conditions, but still pretty ordinary wave quality and a short period. Still, if you’re desperate, that’s your window.
There’s one more day that stands out – Friday morning the 21st of August. Winds are light and cross-off from the S at 6 mph, so it’ll be clean. Swell is only around 2 feet from the west with a moderate period. Again, small, but at least it’s tidy.
After that, it turns ugly again. Late on the 23rd and into the 24th we see a big pulse of swell – up to 8 feet from the WNW – but with strong onshore winds (22 to 25 mph) and very high combined energy. That’s proper windy, messy, big beach break slop. Not for beginners, and honestly, not much fun for anyone unless you’re an expert with a death wish.
So overall, keep your expectations low. The first week and a half is basically flat to poor, and the second week brings size but with wind that ruins it. If you’re really keen, the glassy windows on the 19th and the clean morning of the 21st are your only real chances for a few small, clean waves. But don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 23 | 60 | 123 | 140 | 186 | 279 | 290 | 184 | 164 | 127 | 224 | 140 | 167 | 100 | 59 | 37 | 35 | 19 | 203 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:45PM5.29m | 5:13AM5.24m | 5:32PM5.66m | 5:58AM5.49m | 6:16PM5.88m | 6:40AM5.62m | 6:56PM5.93m | 7:18AM5.60m | 7:35PM5.80m | 7:55AM5.45m | 8:12PM5.53m | 8:31AM5.18m | 8:48PM5.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33AM0.71m | 11:05PM0.33m | 11:23AM0.36m | 11:52PM0.02m | 12:08PM0.11m | 00:35AM-0.15m | 12:50PM-0.00m | 1:15AM-0.15m | 1:29PM0.04m | 1:54AM0.02m | 2:08PM0.23m | 2:31AM0.31m | 2:46PM0.54m | 3:08AM0.69m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 |
44 | 23 | 60 | 123 | 140 | 186 | 279 | 290 | 184 | 164 | 127 | 144 | 140 | 96 | 18 | 59 | 37 | 35 | 19 | 1 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 17 | SW 16 |
4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — |
8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | — | SSW 5 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 4 | WNW 8 | N 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | — | WNW 9 | — |
— | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 18 | 224 | 16 | 167 | 100 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 203 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 526 | 1 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 104 | 19 | 1 | 531 | 480 | 222 | 210 | 18 |
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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).
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.











