Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
22.9° C

4.0°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NW swell with 350 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 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 37°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 39°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
1.2
NW
6
0.8
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
28
17
10
5
9
18
16
25
13
12
27
27
37
99
86
100
125
157
156
147
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
E
10
S
15
NNW
15
E
10
S
15
NNW
20
ENE
15
ESE
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
High Tide
11:04PM3.46m
11:43AM3.14m
00:07AM3.28m
12:45PM3.09m
1:09AM3.16m
1:44PM3.11m
2:08AM3.13m
2:37PM3.17m
3:01AM3.15m
3:24PM3.27m
3:48AM3.22m
4:07PM3.38m
4:30AM3.31m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.83m
4:53AM0.83m
5:12PM1.01m
5:51AM0.99m
6:15PM1.12m
6:51AM1.08m
7:19PM1.15m
7:49AM1.10m
8:19PM1.09m
8:42AM1.06m
9:11PM0.99m
9:30AM0.97m
9:57PM0.86m
10:13AM0.86m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
 mm
Temp °C
33
35
31
35
35
29
37
37
34
39
34
21
22
20
20
21
19
19
20
19
20
Feels °C
33
33
30
33
33
29
35
34
31
38
32
21
22
20
18
19
17
17
17
16
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
N
3
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
WNW
9
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
Energy kJ
42
28
17
10
1
5
18
16
25
13
12
12
5
17
99
86
100
125
157
156
147
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.2
N
3
0.1
NW
6
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
13
0.5
W
6
0.6
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
5
9
4
4
1
2
1
2
8
13
22
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
2
4
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
N
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
4
27
27
37
24
73
92
14
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
143
571
591
678
571
571
397
378
602
825
943
587
520
197
151
211
151
149
211
134
102
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
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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