Surf Forecasts:
Lacanau Ocean surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Lacanau-Ocean. I gotta be straight with you, this is a tough one. The forecast is looking pretty grim for a solid stretch, so we're gonna be playing the waiting game.
The first bit of the outlook is a real bummer, mate. From Thursday the 23rd of July right through to Monday the 27th, the surf is just not happening. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and it’s just one "poor surf conditions" call after another. There's a little bump of energy on Saturday the 25th with a 4.3ft swell from the WSW, but it's got a short, weak period of 6 seconds and is coming in with a strong onshore wind. That's a write-off.
We finally get a little window of hope on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning is looking like the best bet in the whole forecast. The wind drops right off, going glassy, and we’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the WNW with a decent 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 164. This is your moment to paddle out for a few small, clean waves. It's not going to be epic, but it's the only glassy spell we've got. The conditions are described as "surfable," so manage your expectations. After that, the wind picks up again and the quality drops off.
The rest of the outlook is a tough slog. From Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to Friday the 7th of August, it's a long, dry spell. The swell stays tiny, almost always under 3.3ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface choppy and messy. There's a hint of a cleaner morning on the 6th of August with a glassy 1.3ft swell, but it's very small. For a spot like Lacanau, this is a pretty normal run of flat, poor conditions. It’s just one of those periods where the ocean needs a kick up the backside.
The only real standout is that Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The glassy conditions and the 3ft, 10-second swell from the WNW make it the only session worth considering. Get out there early, because the afternoon wind will ruin it.
Stay patient, lads.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 7 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 127 | 135 | 408 | 222 | 141 | 132 | 300 | 295 | 207 | 164 | 134 | 101 | 81 | 50 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:52PM2.91m | 1:29AM2.85m | 2:02PM2.94m | 2:37AM2.90m | 3:02PM3.06m | 3:32AM3.03m | 3:51PM3.24m | 4:16AM3.19m | 4:32PM3.43m | 4:55AM3.35m | 5:09PM3.61m | 5:29AM3.48m | 5:42PM3.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM1.32m | 7:02AM1.37m | 7:44PM1.33m | 8:11AM1.33m | 8:49PM1.21m | 9:09AM1.19m | 9:42PM1.02m | 9:57AM0.99m | 10:26PM0.82m | 10:38AM0.79m | 11:05PM0.62m | 11:15AM0.61m | 11:41PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNE 4 | W 9 | — | NW 5 | WSW 7 | — | — | W 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 6 | — | 16 | 125 | — | — | 3 | 31 | 300 | 295 | 207 | 164 | 134 | 101 | 81 | 50 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 9 | NW 5 | — | — | W 12 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNW 5 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 127 | 135 | 408 | 222 | 141 | 132 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 286 | 88 | 585 | 386 | 185 | 70 | 726 | 70 | 250 | 592 | 161 | 71 | 211 | 54 | 0 | 211 | 0 | 27 | 285 | 169 |
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