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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:
The surf forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 84 | 75 | 121 | 68 | 45 | 23 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 50 | 119 | 91 | 94 | 53 | 36 | 27 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 34 | 47 | 80 | 509 | 366 | 270 | 133 | 94 | 89 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:25PM 3.18 | 3:36AM 3.43 | 3:59PM 3.38 | 4:09AM 3.60 | 4:29PM 3.56 | 4:39AM 3.74 | 4:57PM 3.70 | 5:08AM 3.82 | 5:24PM 3.80 | 5:37AM 3.85 | 5:51PM 3.84 | 6:05AM 3.82 | 6:19PM 3.82 | 6:35AM 3.73 | 6:47PM 3.74 | 7:05AM 3.59 | 7:19PM 3.62 | 7:40AM 3.41 | 7:56PM 3.45 | 8:23AM 3.20 | 8:44PM 3.27 | 9:24AM 2.99 | 9:57PM 3.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:51AM 1.04 | 9:02PM 1.06 | 9:29AM 0.81 | 9:40PM 0.81 | 10:03AM 0.59 | 10:15PM 0.60 | 10:34AM 0.43 | 10:47PM 0.43 | 11:05AM 0.33 | 11:20PM 0.32 | 11:36AM 0.29 | 11:52PM 0.28 | 12:07PM 0.32 | 12:25AM 0.32 | 12:40PM 0.41 | 1:00AM 0.41 | 1:15PM 0.55 | 1:38AM 0.56 | 1:54PM 0.72 | 2:22AM 0.74 | 2:40PM 0.92 | 3:14AM 0.92 | 3:37PM 1.10 | 4:21AM 1.04 | ||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 9 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Lacanau Ocean Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lacanau Ocean provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lacanau Ocean can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lacanau Ocean 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 (Lacanau Ocean) 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 Lacanau Ocean 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.
Lacanau Ocean is 38 km (24 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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