
Surf Forecasts:
Lacanau Ocean surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:
The surf forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the Lacanau stretch.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a pretty grim picture for scoring anything decent. The whole period is a long, flat stretch with barely a pulse. The first real window of surfable, but ordinary, conditions doesn't show up until Tuesday morning, July 28. That’s a long wait for a very small offering.
The water is sitting at 75°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only plus.
Tuesday, July 28 is the standout, and it’s not saying much. Tuesday morning at Lacanau Ocean (Lacanau-Ocean) sees a tiny 3 ft swell from the WNW, with a clean 10-second period. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 3 mph, which will keep the surface glassy. The combined energy is weak (175), so it’s small, but it’s about as good as it gets. The break is consistent and exposed to the west, but don’t expect much push. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is just "ordinary".
After that, the rest of the week and into the next one is a write-off. The swell drops to 2 ft and below, with onshore and cross-onshore winds dominating. The setup is mostly a beach-and-reef affair, but with the poor surf quality and strong wind, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the vast majority of the time.
There’s a flicker of life on Monday, August 10. The morning shows a 3 ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 170, but the wind is a light cross-shore from the south, not ideal. The "poor surf conditions" label tells the story. It’s too far out to get excited about, and the pattern suggests it’s unlikely to turn into anything special.
Bottom line: you’ve got one small, clean-ish window on Tuesday morning, July 28. After that, it’s a long dry spell with very little hope. The forecast can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 108 | 144 | 313 | 266 | 256 | 175 | 171 | 94 | 73 | 54 | 50 | 39 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 72 | 52 | 26 | 29 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:51PM3.24m | 4:16AM3.19m | 4:32PM3.43m | 4:55AM3.35m | 5:09PM3.61m | 5:29AM3.48m | 5:42PM3.76m | 6:01AM3.58m | 6:14PM3.87m | 6:33AM3.64m | 6:45PM3.92m | 7:03AM3.65m | 7:16PM3.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09AM1.19m | 9:42PM1.02m | 9:57AM0.99m | 10:26PM0.82m | 10:38AM0.79m | 11:05PM0.62m | 11:15AM0.61m | 11:41PM0.46m | 11:50AM0.46m | 00:15AM0.35m | 12:24PM0.37m | 00:49AM0.28m | 12:58PM0.33m | 1:23AM0.28m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 12 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
2 | 3 | 34 | 313 | 266 | 256 | 175 | 171 | 94 | 73 | 54 | 50 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 72 | 52 | 26 | 29 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | W 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 |
2 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | 39 | 20 | 8 | 26 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
158 | 108 | 144 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 4 | — | 24 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 250 | 285 | 172 | 70 | 211 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 159 | 185 | 230 | 229 | 211 | 191 | 96 | 286 | 161 | 279 | 211 | 54 |
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Information about the Lacanau Ocean Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lacanau Ocean provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lacanau Ocean can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lacanau Ocean 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 (Lacanau Ocean) 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 Lacanau Ocean 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.
Lacanau Ocean is 38 km (24 miles) from Arcachon. If you plan a holiday in Gironde, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arcachon. Arcachon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










