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Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 14 Jul 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:
The surf forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 217 | 321 | 334 | 365 | 410 | 353 | 258 | 138 | 135 | 247 | 143 | 243 | 195 | 132 | 166 | 56 | 79 | 107 | 137 | 250 | 206 | 160 | 339 | 351 | 266 | 213 | 197 | 190 | 160 | 197 | 253 | 140 | 127 | 82 | 52 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:21AM 3.55 | 8:37PM 3.82 | 9:05AM 3.47 | 9:23PM 3.68 | 9:56AM 3.36 | 10:18PM 3.51 | 10:56AM 3.26 | 11:25PM 3.35 | 12:08PM 3.21 | 12:45AM 3.26 | 1:25PM 3.26 | 2:04AM 3.30 | 2:37PM 3.41 | 3:14AM 3.42 | 3:39PM 3.62 | 4:13AM 3.59 | 4:33PM 3.84 | 5:05AM 3.73 | 5:22PM 4.02 | 5:51AM 3.81 | 6:06PM 4.13 | 6:33AM 3.83 | 6:47PM 4.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:05AM 0.28 | 2:17PM 0.42 | 2:48AM 0.35 | 3:03PM 0.52 | 3:35AM 0.48 | 3:53PM 0.66 | 4:28AM 0.64 | 4:52PM 0.80 | 5:29AM 0.80 | 5:59PM 0.89 | 6:37AM 0.90 | 7:14PM 0.89 | 7:49AM 0.90 | 8:27PM 0.76 | 8:56AM 0.79 | 9:32PM 0.56 | 9:55AM 0.62 | 10:28PM 0.36 | 10:46AM 0.44 | 11:17PM 0.20 | 11:31AM 0.31 | 12:02AM 0.12 | 12:14PM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:39 | - | - | 9:38 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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