Surf Forecasts:
Lacanau Ocean surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days.
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Lacanau-Ocean are looking pretty flat and bleak. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about in the first week. The ocean is just not cooperating.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Friday, July 24th, after a long run of tiny, choppy, and poor surf. Even then, it’s not much to write home about.
Friday morning, the 24th, we finally see a tiny pulse of swell. The waves will be a weak 3 ft from the west, with a short period of 5 seconds. The combined energy is a low 64, so it’s just not packing any punch. The wind is glassy though, which is a major positive, so the surface will be clean. But the conditions are "very ordinary" – it’s surfable for a beginner on a foamie, but it’s not the kind of wave that gets your heart racing.
The water is currently sitting at 77°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, almost like bathwater, but it doesn’t help the waves.
Saturday, July 25th, offers a bit of hope. The morning brings a tiny 1 ft wave from the west-northwest, but the wind is offshore from the east. With a period of 9 seconds, it’s a bit more of a groundswell, and the energy is a moderate 57. The wind will keep it clean, so it’s probably the best you’ll find in this window, but it’s still a very small day.
Honestly, for the rest of the time, it’s a mix of onshore wind, tiny swells, and poor conditions. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days. There are no standouts here. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 98 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:38PM3.98m | 5:10AM3.90m | 5:30PM4.20m | 6:01AM3.99m | 6:19PM4.33m | 6:49AM4.00m | 7:06PM4.34m | 7:35AM3.92m | 7:52PM4.23m | 8:20AM3.77m | 8:37PM4.02m | 9:05AM3.57m | 9:23PM3.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:04AM0.42m | 10:37PM0.14m | 10:57AM0.23m | 11:29PM-0.04m | 11:46AM0.10m | 00:18AM-0.13m | 12:33PM0.04m | 1:05AM-0.10m | 1:18PM0.09m | 1:50AM0.03m | 2:03PM0.23m | 2:34AM0.25m | 2:48PM0.44m | 3:19AM0.52m | |||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NW 8 | W 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | W 9 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 98 | — | — | — | 12 | 32 | 7 | 11 | — | — | 3 | — | 31 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 13 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 165 | 415 | 161 | 405 | 487 | 354 | 533 | 533 | 108 | 657 | 630 | 205 | 918 | 929 | 713 | 713 | 262 | 685 | 711 | 1225 | 88 |
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