Palplanche Surf Forecast

/ Ogooue Maritime (7 surf breaks) /

Gabon (10 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (0.62° S 8.71° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Palplanche surfForecast / Ogooue Maritime / Gabon

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 16 Oct 2025 WAT

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

Today's Palplanche sea temperature is 26.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palplanche this week:

The surf forecast for Palplanche over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palplanche in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 18) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (WAT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Fri 17th Oct)	1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf	10AM (Tue 21st Oct)	1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful	1AM (Wed 22nd Oct)	2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palplanche over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22
	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	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	12	16	15	14	14	14	16	16	15	14	14	13	13	13	20	19	18	16	16	15	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	69	65	58	52	49	47	65	65	54	102	49	144	109	108	138	170	252	264	201	171	167
Wind (km/h)	SSW	WSW	WNW	E	NE	SSE	ESE	SW	SSW	S	SW	E	E	WSW	SW	WSW	W	WSW	SW	SW	SSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	glass	glass	glass	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	off	cross- off	cross- on	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		1:05PM 1.18	1:54AM 1.37		1:58PM 1.25	2:32AM 1.46		2:40PM 1.33	3:04AM 1.52		3:17PM 1.38	3:33AM 1.56		3:50PM 1.41	3:59AM 1.57		4:21PM 1.42		4:26AM 1.56	4:52PM 1.41
Low Tide / height (m)			7:08PM 0.38	7:56AM 0.50		7:55PM 0.33	8:35AM 0.41		8:33PM 0.29	9:08AM 0.31		9:06PM 0.26	9:38AM 0.23		9:38PM 0.25	10:07AM 0.17		10:09PM 0.25	10:37AM 0.14		10:40PM 0.26

	Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22
Sunrise	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-
Sunset	-	6:14	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-

Rain (mm)	4	3	4	1	-	-	-	-	1	4	2	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	25	25	24	24	24	24	25	25	25	25	25	24	24	25	25	25	26	25	25	26	25
Feels °C (?)	27	26	27	28	28	27	29	26	26	26	26	28	27	28	27	29	28	27	28	27	26

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Ogooue Maritime

Wind Update Cross-off winds at Palplanche are now cross-shore so expect speed-bumps in the surf (light winds from the SSW at Port Gentil 10 km from Palplanche). 0.6m 9s swell from the SW with a 0.6m 4s local chop from the SSW and a 0.4m 11s groundswell from the WSW as well as a 0.2m 14s groundswell from the SW. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.