Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down the surf at Lacanau Ocean for the next couple weeks. Truth is, it’s a slow spell overall, but there’s a couple of sessions that’ll get you stoked if you’re willing to wait.

We’ve got a big dry spell right at the start – from the 16th right through the 19th, the swell is tiny and conditions are poor with onshore winds. Nothing worth wetting a wetsuit for.

First real sign of life comes on Thursday, 20th August. Swell builds to 4ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and combined energy hits 216 (moderate). Still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a little choppy. The water temp is 78° – that’s much warmer than normal, so you’ll be in a spring suit or less.

Friday the 21st nudges up to 4ft from the WNW, same period, energy around 296 to 307 (moderate). Still those cross-onshore winds, but it’s surfable if you’re keen.

Now, here’s the gem. Saturday, 22nd August morning – glassy conditions, flat calm wind. That’s a big deal. The swell is 3ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with combined energy at 121 (moderate). The break is consistent and exposed, so it’ll catch what’s out there. Crowds can be around sometimes, so get there early. This is your standout window – clean, small, and the best conditions of the whole run.

Sunday the 23rd morning has a light offshore breeze from the east, but only 1ft from the W at 10 seconds. Surfable but very ordinary.

From Monday the 24th through Friday the 29th it’s mostly flat, with poor conditions and onshore winds. A few glassy moments on the 27th morning, but with only 1ft at 4 seconds and energy of 17 (very weak), you’re better off doing something else.

Sunday, 30th August morning is the biggest swell of the outlook – 5ft from the WNW with an 11-second period and energy rocketing to 492 (strong to very strong). But it comes with cross-onshore winds and a ‘marginal’ label. At this size it’s fine for intermediates, but the wind will make it bumpy. That period over 10 seconds means it’s proper groundswell – better shape, longer lulls. This one’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it just yet, but keep it on the radar.

So, the two to circle: Saturday 22nd morning for clean little waves, and Sunday 30th morning for size if the wind cooperates. Everything else is a miss. But don’t sweat it – Lacanau usually bounces back, and forecasts shift.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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