Palplanche Surf Break

Palplanche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.62° S 8.71° E

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palplanche sea temperature is
22.0° C

1.7°C colder than average for this time of year

Palplanche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Palplanche surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palplanche this week:

The surf forecast for Palplanche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palplanche in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palplanche over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
103
99
88
109
102
158
63
87
136
80
142
252
594
653
558
496
450
443
363
304
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
20
SW
5
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:25PM1.26m
9:17AM1.44m
9:25PM1.19m
10:12AM1.43m
10:39PM1.14m
11:16AM1.43m
00:03AM1.14m
12:25PM1.44m
1:22AM1.20m
1:33PM1.47m
2:30AM1.29m
2:34PM1.52m
3:30AM1.40m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.48m
2:43AM0.30m
3:37PM0.47m
3:36AM0.36m
4:42PM0.43m
4:38AM0.40m
5:51PM0.37m
5:50AM0.42m
7:00PM0.28m
7:03AM0.40m
8:02PM0.18m
8:11AM0.36m
8:59PM0.08m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:32
 mm
Temp °C
21
21
21
20
20
20
20
21
20
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
Feels °C
22
20
20
21
20
19
22
21
21
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
20
22
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
Energy kJ
97
75
80
88
109
102
158
61
53
136
80
142
252
594
653
558
496
450
443
363
304
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
7
0.5
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.3
WNW
5
0.6
SW
9
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
NW
6
Energy kJ
66
103
99
34
29
9
10
63
87
22
43
14
48
100
5
49
3
25
24
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
13
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
7
6
8
8
10
19
11
16
97
83
3
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.3
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
5
8
15
1
1
1
3
2
4
6
2
2
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
1048
0
2390
938
938
1360
938
1360
1360
938
141
2390
938
938
1832
938
938
2390
938
1
1360
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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 16 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.

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