Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a proper look at what's coming down the line at Lacanau Ocean over the next couple of weeks. There's a fair bit going on, but you've got to pick your moments.

The first half of this run is a bit of a mixed bag, with small to moderate waves and the wind making things tricky more often than not. The standout is looking to be next Sunday morning, the 20th, but keep an eye on the 22nd and 23rd as well.

Let's start with this Thursday, the 10th. We get a glassy start to the morning with a 3ft west-northwest swell, period of 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 182 (moderate). That's surfable for sure, but water temps are sitting at 73°, a solid 4° warmer than usual – that's notably warm for the time of year. By the afternoon, the wind swings northwest and goes cross-on, messing things up with 2ft waves. Friday the 11th is tiny – 2ft in the morning with glassy conditions, but there's just no juice. Saturday the 12th offers clean 3ft waves in the morning with a cross-offshore breeze, so a few small ones if you're keen.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where we start to see some life. The morning brings a clean 4ft west-northwest swell, a long period of 13 seconds – that's proper groundswell – and combined energy of 415 (moderate). That'll have some shape to it. The long period might make it a bit straight at this beach break, but the cross-offshore wind should help. Monday the 14th is similar in the morning: 4ft, 11-second period, clean again, with 260 (moderate) energy. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are pretty average, with onshore or cross-on winds and chop.

Thursday the 17th morning is marginal – 4ft and 11 seconds, but a cross-shore wind. Not really one to plan your day around. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are mostly small or messy.

Here's the first real standout: Sunday morning, the 20th of September. The swell jumps to 7ft from the west-northwest, with a short period of just 6 seconds, but combined energy is 299 (moderate). Don't let the short period fool you. The wind is glassy out of the northeast – dead calm, 3 mph. That's about as clean as it gets. The waves will be a bit fat and crumbly with that period, but for a beginner-friendly, clean 7ft day at a beach break, this is solid. It's big enough to be fun, but not too big for competent intermediates. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have company.

Now, the next one is a big boy, but it's only for the experts. Monday morning, the 21st of September – we're looking at a massive 10ft groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy of 1697 (very strong). The wind is glassy again, 3 mph from the north-northeast. That is a lot of water moving. At over 8ft, this is expert territory only. The swell direction is west-northwest, right on the money for the optimum. The size and power will be intimidating for most, but for those who can handle it, the conditions will be pristine. Stay safe out there.

For the following week, the quality holds. Tuesday morning, the 22nd of September, we get clean conditions again with a north-east cross-offshore breeze, 5ft swell from the WNW, a 12-second period, and combined energy of 658 (moderate). Plenty of punch and good shape. Wednesday morning, the 23rd is a carbon copy – 5ft, 11-second period, cross-offshore wind, energy of 613 (moderate). Both of these mornings are excellent options for a decent session.

Thursday the 24th morning is glassy with a 4ft swell, energy of 432 (moderate) – a nice small-wave day. Friday the 25th morning has a 5ft, 14-second period swell, energy of 933 (moderate), but a cross-shore wind keeps it from being top-tier.

So to sum it up: if you want the best on offer, set your alarm for Sunday the 20th morning – that's the one for the clean, sizeable fun waves. If you're a more experienced surfer looking for power, Monday the 21st morning is the power session for experts only. For the best all-round, consistent quality, target Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd mornings.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty

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