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La Lagune surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.1° C
(Which is 3.5°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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 17th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Lagune over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | |
12 | 10 | 20 | 55 | 94 | 226 | 620 | 946 | 1441 | 880 | 705 | 396 | 275 | 189 | 132 | 119 | 74 | 273 | 799 | 692 | 443 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:56PM3.00m | 2:11AM3.28m | 2:45PM3.27m | 3:01AM3.53m | 3:31PM3.55m | 3:48AM3.76m | 4:15PM3.79m | 4:36AM3.93m | 4:59PM3.96m | 5:23AM4.00m | 5:44PM4.05m | 6:12AM3.97m | 6:31PM4.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.96m | 8:24AM0.64m | 8:43PM0.68m | 9:11AM0.39m | 9:30PM0.40m | 9:56AM0.18m | 10:16PM0.15m | 10:40AM0.05m | 11:03PM-0.03m | 11:25AM0.01m | 11:50PM-0.10m | 12:10PM0.07m | 00:39AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | — | — | — | 880 | — | 396 | 275 | — | 132 | 36 | 74 | 273 | 799 | 692 | 443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | NW 12 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | — | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 36 | 54 | 54 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 49 | 70 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 26 | 20 | 55 | 94 | 226 | 620 | 946 | 1441 | — | 705 | — | — | 189 | — | 119 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 173 | 162 | 380 | 444 | 351 | 219 | 421 | 218 | 6 | 197 | 117 | 117 | 197 | 118 | 0 | 173 | 0 | 13 | 109 | 0 |
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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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