Palplanche Surf Break

Palplanche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.62° S 8.71° E

Issued: 12 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palplanche sea temperature is
23.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Palplanche surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with WSW 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 (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
241
238
212
212
205
214
240
91
153
217
214
80
119
103
124
112
109
102
160
158
144
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SW
20
S
20
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
10
NW
15
W
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:03AM1.36m
5:45PM1.42m
6:38AM1.38m
6:19PM1.41m
7:13AM1.41m
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
Low Tide
11:44AM0.44m
00:08AM0.14m
12:23PM0.46m
00:43AM0.16m
1:04PM0.47m
1:19AM0.20m
1:49PM0.48m
1:58AM0.24m
2:39PM0.48m
2:43AM0.30m
3:37PM0.47m
3:36AM0.36m
4:42PM0.43m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<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
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
22
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
20
20
21
20
21
21
21
Feels °C
22
21
21
21
19
20
20
20
20
21
19
20
20
20
19
21
21
19
23
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
Energy kJ
241
238
212
212
205
214
240
89
153
217
214
44
119
75
49
60
109
102
160
158
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
8
0.3
SW
7
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
9
8
11
31
65
91
95
31
80
16
67
103
124
112
29
20
24
24
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
10
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
8
49
18
8
37
8
80
80
3
4
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
0.5
S
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
SW
8
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.1
W
6
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
11
37
30
14
12
11
48
2
5
3
2
2
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1039
1360
1039
1039
2390
938
1039
2301
938
1039
2301
1048
1
2390
938
1
1360
577
938
1360
938
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Rating
(10 max)
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(10 max)
1
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
6
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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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