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Palplanche Surf Forecast
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Palplanche surfForecast / Ogooue Maritime / Gabon
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 WATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 26th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palplanche over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | |
257 | 222 | 151 | 149 | 109 | 106 | 71 | 69 | 55 | 60 | 155 | 148 | 175 | 223 | 242 | 314 | 211 | 414 | 512 | 512 | 455 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.43m | 8:12AM1.39m | 8:02PM1.32m | 9:19AM1.35m | 9:08PM1.22m | 10:29AM1.34m | 10:24PM1.15m | 11:35AM1.36m | 11:41PM1.13m | 12:31PM1.39m | 00:49AM1.15m | 1:19PM1.41m | 1:46AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30AM0.11m | 1:59PM0.48m | 2:26AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.57m | 3:27AM0.30m | 4:25PM0.61m | 4:31AM0.37m | 5:42PM0.59m | 5:35AM0.42m | 6:45PM0.52m | 6:32AM0.44m | 7:35PM0.44m | 7:23AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | 6:23 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
 kJ | 257 | 222 | 151 | 149 | 109 | 24 | 71 | 69 | 55 | 60 | 155 | 148 | 175 | 223 | 242 | 314 | 211 | 414 | 512 | 512 | 455 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | SW 19 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 7 | WSW 20 | SW 11 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 20 | WSW 10 | WSW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 106 | 12 | 30 | 8 | 37 | 30 | — | 27 | 15 | 37 | 9 | 176 | 12 | 32 | 33 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 21 | W 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 16 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 18 | 38 | 25 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | S 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 27 | 42 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 133 | 115 | 83 | 51 | 14 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1360 | 417 | 123 | 1183 | 417 | 0 | 1360 | 417 | 1 | 1360 | 77 | 1048 | 1360 | 77 | 123 | 1360 | 1048 | 0 | 2301 | 938 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Ogooue Maritime | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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