Palplanche Surf Break

Palplanche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.62° S 8.71° E

Issued: 6 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palplanche sea temperature is
26.6° C

1.8°C warmer than normal 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
205
128
118
116
87
79
99
141
69
60
96
69
64
63
60
76
67
61
57
89
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
12:59PM1.52m
1:40AM1.26m
1:54PM1.58m
2:40AM1.34m
2:47PM1.62m
3:35AM1.42m
3:39PM1.64m
4:28AM1.48m
4:29PM1.63m
5:20AM1.52m
5:18PM1.60m
6:12AM1.53m
6:07PM1.54m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.26m
7:26AM0.32m
8:21PM0.14m
8:24AM0.28m
9:12PM0.04m
9:20AM0.24m
10:02PM-0.03m
10:14AM0.23m
10:50PM-0.06m
11:07AM0.25m
11:39PM-0.05m
11:59AM0.30m
00:26AM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
 mm
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Feels °C
25
24
25
25
24
25
24
24
25
25
24
25
24
23
22
24
22
22
23
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.1
W
17
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.3
SW
15
0.6
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.5
SW
9
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
208
205
128
118
116
87
79
45
6
69
60
96
69
64
63
60
34
52
28
38
51
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
20
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.1
SW
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
9
8
7
17
10
21
46
46
11
5
5
5
9
4
9
38
76
67
61
57
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
7
8
6
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.6
SW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
9
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.6
SW
9
Energy kJ
18
6
25
5
6
7
5
99
141
7
9
2
8
6
71
6
8
6
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
417
1336
1336
1048
2581
938
417
1360
938
938
1756
938
1
3354
1048
417
2390
417
417
2581
1048
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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