Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Issued: 1 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
26.1° C

6.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
6
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.7
NNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
531
292
411
288
89
180
320
173
245
176
104
54
160
27
47
49
52
26
58
19
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
20
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
10
N
5
ENE
25
NNW
15
NE
10
NE
30
NNW
25
NE
10
NE
25
NNW
20
ENE
15
NE
25
N
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:33PM3.70m
6:53AM3.45m
7:07PM3.70m
7:27AM3.41m
7:41PM3.66m
8:01AM3.36m
8:15PM3.59m
8:38AM3.29m
8:52PM3.51m
9:19AM3.22m
9:35PM3.41m
10:08AM3.16m
10:28PM3.31m
Low Tide
12:09PM0.60m
00:36AM0.52m
12:46PM0.58m
1:13AM0.53m
1:22PM0.59m
1:49AM0.56m
1:59PM0.64m
2:28AM0.60m
2:38PM0.71m
3:08AM0.67m
3:22PM0.80m
3:54AM0.74m
4:11PM0.89m
4:46AM0.82m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:52
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
20
19
20
20
21
23
24
27
30
29
28
32
29
28
32
33
30
34
32
Feels °C
18
17
18
15
17
19
20
20
21
24
24
23
25
27
24
25
27
28
27
30
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
NW
5
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.8
NNW
5
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
NNW
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
380
531
292
411
64
180
320
173
245
176
38
54
49
27
47
49
20
26
3
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
6
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
NNW
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
NNW
5
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
43
104
18
10
24
15
52
10
3
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
W
9
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
75
12
14
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
5
1
NW
6
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
6
1
NW
5
0.6
NW
4
0.9
NW
10
0.4
NNW
5
0.6
NW
8
0.7
NNW
5
Energy kJ
40
61
288
89
54
10
160
8
58
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
70
250
172
134
211
134
70
161
0
0
151
0
0
151
54
0
161
9
41
286
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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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