La Lagune surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 11 May 2026 CEST
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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
18.2° C
(Which is 3.6°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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Lagune in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu night, light winds from the E by Fri night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1
NW
6
0.3
NW
8
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1.9
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
6
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.5
WNW
14
1.7
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
47
68
11
21
28
19
50
65
331
549
745
542
535
273
277
250
191
90
104
943
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WNW
15
N
10
NNE
30
NNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
35
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
WNW
10
N
10
ENE
25
NNW
10
ENE
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:57PM2.77m
1:15AM3.04m
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
Low Tide
6:53PM1.19m
7:33AM0.90m
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
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
1
3
3
6
4
2
7
1
2
Temp °C
16
16
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
16
17
14
14
15
12
11
11
12
10
9
11
11
9
7
7
6
7
7
10
11
13
13
11
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
1
NW
6
0.6
NNW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
14
0.7
NW
11
1.5
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
1.7
WNW
13
Energy kJ
14
3
68
29
8
12
14
12
7
126
277
191
90
77
943
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
14
Energy kJ
10
8
2
11
6
4
3
5
42
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
W
9
0.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
20
2
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
1.9
NW
7
2.2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
6
1.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
33
47
21
28
19
50
65
331
549
745
542
535
273
250
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
176
310
7
96
173
360
281
444
351
197
444
218
181
215
7
0
79
0
0
0
46
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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