
Surf Forecasts:
Ste Anne La Palud surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 13,366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ste Anne La Palud this week:
The surf forecast for Ste Anne La Palud 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 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ste Anne La Palud in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ste Anne La Palud over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2523 | 2288 | 2131 | 1361 | 973 | 513 | 234 | 90 | 54 | 49 | 97 | 154 | 144 | 81 | 79 | 163 | 1482 | 2622 | 4773 | 9425 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:49PM4.36m | 5:03AM4.47m | 5:21PM4.25m | 5:36AM4.36m | 5:54PM4.08m | 6:10AM4.19m | 6:28PM3.88m | 6:46AM3.97m | 7:06PM3.64m | 7:27AM3.74m | 7:50PM3.41m | 8:15AM3.51m | 8:46PM3.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.45m | 11:31AM0.44m | 11:43PM0.58m | 12:06PM0.61m | 00:17AM0.77m | 12:42PM0.82m | 00:53AM0.98m | 1:21PM1.07m | 1:32AM1.22m | 2:06PM1.30m | 2:19AM1.43m | 2:59PM1.49m | 3:17AM1.60m | |||||||
— | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | — | — | — | — |
2523 | 2288 | 2131 | 1361 | 973 | 513 | 234 | 90 | 54 | 49 | 97 | 154 | 144 | 81 | 79 | 26 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | S 6 | N 7 | S 5 | NNW 7 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 39 | 48 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | S 6 | NNW 7 | WSW 16 | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 163 | 1482 | 2622 | 4773 | 9425 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 7 | 378 | 517 | 516 | 517 |
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Information about the Ste Anne La Palud Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ste Anne La Palud provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ste Anne La Palud can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ste Anne La Palud 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 (Ste Anne La Palud) 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 Ste Anne La Palud 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.
Ste Anne La Palud is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Douarnenez. If you plan a holiday in Finistere - Brittany, look for hotels and other accommodation in Douarnenez. Douarnenez has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










