Palplanche Surf Break

Palplanche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.62° S 8.71° E

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palplanche sea temperature is
21.2° C

2.6°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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 594 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palplanche in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 6th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 6th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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 Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
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
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
104
184
148
80
97
103
99
88
109
102
158
63
87
136
80
212
252
594
587
565
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
5
S
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
5
WSW
15
W
15
SW
10
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
10
SW
15
W
15
W
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:55PM1.37m
7:50AM1.42m
7:36PM1.32m
8:31AM1.44m
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
Low Tide
1:19AM0.20m
1:49PM0.48m
1:58AM0.24m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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
6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
20
21
21
20
21
20
20
21
21
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
Feels °C
19
19
21
20
21
22
21
20
21
22
21
22
22
20
21
21
20
22
22
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
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
0.5
SW
12
0.6
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
89
104
184
148
46
97
75
80
88
109
102
158
61
73
136
80
212
252
594
587
565
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
91
95
31
80
80
66
103
99
34
29
28
23
23
87
16
43
97
35
98
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
9
0.1
SW
11
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
8
37
8
80
46
7
6
6
3
4
63
27
5
16
83
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
8
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.3
W
2
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
Energy kJ
65
2
2
30
3
1
2
1
1
4
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
2390
1048
1
1360
1048
0
2390
938
582
1360
938
938
1360
938
1039
2530
938
1747
2390
938
141
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
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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