
Surf Forecasts:
Palplanche surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 7PM. 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 Monday (Nov 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palplanche over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 50 | 168 | 40 | 73 | 61 | 54 | 35 | 43 | 40 | 65 | 64 | 54 | 53 | 79 | 68 | 66 | 73 | 42 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:30PM1.40m | 4:26AM1.51m | 5:03PM1.38m | 4:56AM1.46m | 5:37PM1.34m | 5:26AM1.40m | 6:12PM1.29m | 5:58AM1.34m | 6:50PM1.24m | 6:31AM1.28m | 7:34PM1.19m | 7:09AM1.22m | 8:27PM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.30m | 10:41AM0.09m | 10:47PM0.32m | 11:14AM0.11m | 11:22PM0.36m | 11:49AM0.15m | 11:57PM0.42m | 12:25PM0.21m | 00:35AM0.50m | 1:05PM0.28m | 1:18AM0.58m | 1:50PM0.35m | 2:11AM0.65m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 5 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 |
86 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 19 | 8 | 54 | 35 | 43 | 40 | 9 | 11 | 54 | 12 | 79 | 68 | 66 | 73 | 42 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 5 | WSW 17 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 18 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
51 | 50 | 55 | 40 | 29 | 61 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 64 | 12 | 53 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 9 | W 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | W 5 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 12 |
— | 22 | 25 | 17 | 73 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 30 | 7 | 65 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 27 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | SSW 10 | SW 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
16 | — | 168 | 20 | — | — | — | 16 | — | 11 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 19 | — | 8 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1360 | 1 | 1 | 1832 | 77 | 8 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 1039 | 1 | 1 | 1360 | 577 | 1 | 1360 | 1360 | 1039 | 2390 | 1360 |
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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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