La Lagune surfForecast / Gironde / France

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La Lagune surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Lagune sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Lagune this week:

The surf forecast for La Lagune over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Lagune in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
3
0
4
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
14
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
14
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
197
88
161
362
934
789
624
749
674
452
462
1965
1336
847
589
380
350
332
296
269
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
20
W
10
WSW
0
NW
20
N
15
ENE
15
E
15
N
10
ENE
5
NE
15
NNW
10
E
0
S
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:59PM3.96m
5:23AM4.00m
5:44PM4.05m
6:12AM3.97m
6:31PM4.05m
7:02AM3.83m
7:21PM3.95m
7:55AM3.62m
8:15PM3.78m
8:53AM3.37m
9:15PM3.58m
9:58AM3.14m
10:22PM3.39m
11:09AM2.99m
Low Tide
11:03PM-0.03m
11:25AM0.01m
11:50PM-0.10m
12:10PM0.07m
00:39AM-0.06m
12:58PM0.21m
1:30AM0.09m
1:48PM0.40m
2:25AM0.31m
2:42PM0.63m
3:26AM0.55m
3:43PM0.84m
4:33AM0.75m
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:25
9:27
9:28
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
14
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
17
21
22
21
28
27
23
27
29
24
9
12
11
11
11
12
13
13
11
13
14
17
16
18
19
24
24
23
23
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
1.1
NW
7
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
14
2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
322
197
88
58
122
934
789
624
749
674
452
462
1965
1336
847
589
380
350
332
296
269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.6
W
16
Energy kJ
5
19
25
362
5
17
195
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
W
20
0.4
WNW
13
Energy kJ
6
22
8
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
4
1.2
WNW
8
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
19
161
2
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
139
113
139
139
109
104
96
89
104
138
41
0
160
0
0
36
0
0
96
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the La Lagune Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Lagune provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Lagune can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Lagune 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 (La Lagune) 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 La Lagune 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gironde? If you are looking for accommodation near La Lagune, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gironde, consider staying in La Teste-de-Buch which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Gironde where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Arcachon which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Gujan-Mestras, Cestas and Saint-Medard-en-Jalles.

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