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Palplanche surfForecast / Ogooue Maritime / Gabon
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 WAT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palplanche this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Palplanche in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palplanche over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 529 | 720 | 476 | 527 | 496 | 353 | 309 | 248 | 157 | 151 | 122 | 77 | 79 | 97 | 97 | 75 | 99 | 83 | 77 | 73 | 88 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:58PM 1.11 | 12:03PM 1.16 | 1:23AM 1.20 | 1:22PM 1.22 | 2:20AM 1.31 | 2:18PM 1.31 | 3:03AM 1.43 | 3:02PM 1.39 | 3:38AM 1.52 | 3:39PM 1.45 | 4:09AM 1.58 | 4:13PM 1.48 | 4:37AM 1.61 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:57PM 0.43 | 5:34AM 0.63 | 6:29PM 0.41 | 7:08AM 0.59 | 7:38PM 0.33 | 8:11AM 0.51 | 8:27PM 0.25 | 8:56AM 0.42 | 9:05PM 0.19 | 9:32AM 0.34 | 9:39PM 0.15 | 10:05AM 0.27 | 10:10PM 0.14 | 10:36AM 0.22 | |||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | ||
| Sunset | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Ogooue Maritime
Still cross-shore at Palplanche (light winds from the SSW at Port Gentil 10 km from Palplanche). 0.7m 14s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.7m 6s windswell from the SSW and a 0.5m 12s groundswell from the SW as well as a 0.4m 18s long period groundswell from the WSW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 h 35 min ago
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Information about the Palplanche Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palplanche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Palplanche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palplanche 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 (Palplanche) 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 Palplanche 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Ogooue Maritime? If you are looking for accommodation near Palplanche, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ogooue Maritime, consider staying in Port Gentil which is 14 km (9 miles) away.
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