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Surf Forecasts:
Lacanau Ocean surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 970 | 491 | 300 | 359 | 247 | 173 | 523 | 562 | 443 | 303 | 575 | 385 | 226 | 350 | 376 | 326 | 339 | 284 | 230 | 190 | 231 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:01PM4.01m | 4:26AM3.89m | 4:41PM4.14m | 5:02AM4.01m | 5:17PM4.17m | 5:35AM4.06m | 5:50PM4.11m | 6:06AM4.02m | 6:22PM3.97m | 6:34AM3.91m | 6:52PM3.77m | 7:03AM3.74m | 7:21PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27AM0.50m | 9:56PM0.23m | 10:09AM0.26m | 10:34PM0.08m | 10:48AM0.11m | 11:09PM0.03m | 11:24AM0.04m | 11:43PM0.06m | 12:00PM0.07m | 00:17AM0.18m | 12:36PM0.19m | 00:51AM0.38m | 1:12PM0.40m | 1:26AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 970 | 491 | 300 | 359 | 247 | 173 | 523 | 562 | 443 | 240 | 575 | 385 | 226 | 350 | 376 | 326 | 339 | 284 | 230 | 190 | 231 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 68 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | 303 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 172 | 24 | 70 | 211 | 102 | 134 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 18 |
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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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