Lacanau Ocean surf break

Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 29 May 2026 CEST
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Lacanau Ocean surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is 5.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Lacanau Ocean surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 2,352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 (Jun 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.8
W
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
W
9
1.9
W
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
85
100
127
755
441
472
426
344
286
127
399
366
391
380
588
564
921
2220
1942
1474
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
NW
10
W
15
NW
15
WNW
25
W
25
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
ENE
10
W
5
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
4:47AM3.54m
5:02PM3.65m
5:22AM3.54m
5:35PM3.67m
5:56AM3.52m
6:08PM3.66m
6:30AM3.46m
6:42PM3.61m
7:04AM3.37m
7:18PM3.53m
7:40AM3.25m
7:55PM3.43m
8:19AM3.13m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.62m
10:34AM0.62m
10:57PM0.54m
11:11AM0.59m
11:34PM0.51m
11:48AM0.60m
00:12AM0.52m
12:25PM0.64m
00:50AM0.59m
1:02PM0.71m
1:29AM0.69m
1:41PM0.80m
2:10AM0.80m
2:21PM0.90m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:46
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Temp °C
20
16
17
17
17
18
17
17
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
19
21
20
24
20
14
16
17
16
16
15
17
16
17
15
13
14
13
13
14
16
18
20
20
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
9
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.2
W
15
1.5
W
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
14
2.3
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
Energy kJ
103
85
100
83
755
441
472
426
344
286
127
18
380
564
921
2220
1942
1474
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
5
0.1
W
16
0.6
W
13
1
WNW
6
0.2
W
15
0.4
W
14
0.1
W
19
0.8
W
16
Energy kJ
4
5
127
75
19
62
7
322
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
W
4
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.9
W
9
Energy kJ
6
7
10
22
41
35
399
366
391
588
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
129
142
389
116
116
116
62
62
116
116
186
786
185
181
185
183
62
62
0
62
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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