Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
23.8° C
2.5° 

Lacanau Ocean surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Lacanau Ocean surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with NW 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this forecast for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a grind. The wind is a real problem and it's keeping the surf from cleaning up. It’s not a total write-off, but you’ll have to pick your moments.

The kick-off is a bit of a tease. Tuesday morning, July 28th, at Lacanau Ocean, we might see a glimmer of hope. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (175). The wind is dead calm, making it absolutely glassy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Just a glimpse of what could be, before the onshore wind messes it up.

The rest of the week is a tough slog. Wednesday through the weekend, the wind goes mostly cross-on or onshore, blowing the crap out of the small waves. Swell sizes are tiny, dropping to 1 ft, and the energy is pathetic (48-109). It’s a write-off. You’re better off doing something else.

There’s a long, dry gap from Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the first week, with nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are wrecked by the wind.

Then, we start to see a pulse of energy for the second week. But don't get too excited yet. The wind remains a stubborn problem. From August 7th onward, the swell builds. The morning of August 7th, we have a 5 ft swell from the WNW with 8-second period and moderate energy (256), but the wind is cross-on. It’s not clean. The same story repeats on the 8th, the 9th, and the 10th – the swell is there, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, ruining the shape.

The highlight of the whole period, if you can call it that, is the morning of August 9th. The swell is 5 ft from the WNW, and the period stretches to 10 seconds, giving it some real push. The combined energy is strong (386). But the wind is a light cross-on. It's marginal. If you have to get wet, this is probably your best bet. It's not a classic, but it's the only pulse of energy with a whisper of good conditions for the whole 16 days.

The rest of the second week is more of the same – onshore winds and messy surf. The look on August 11th and 12th is no better, with rain showers on the 12th adding to the misery.

So, what’s the call? The standout is the morning of August 9th at Lacanau Ocean. It’s not a world-beater, but it's the only time the swell and conditions align even slightly. The rest of the window is a battle against the wind. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
9
0.8
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.7
NW
6
0.8
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5
0.7
NW
6
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.6
NW
7
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
175
171
120
73
70
50
40
44
26
28
35
32
34
81
35
70
35
14
30
30
86
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
NW
10
NE
10
SW
15
W
10
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
NW
10
N
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
NW
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
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on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
7:34AM3.63m
7:47PM3.85m
8:07AM3.57m
8:21PM3.73m
Low Tide
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
1:33PM0.36m
1:58AM0.33m
2:10PM0.44m
2:36AM0.43m
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6:43
6:46
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6:50
6:50
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9:37
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
22
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26
22
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20
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21
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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.

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