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Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.1° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 14th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | |
19 | 52 | 76 | 213 | 449 | 581 | 547 | 550 | 495 | 378 | 403 | 261 | 136 | 67 | 58 | 280 | 437 | 526 | 379 | 256 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:19AM3.43m | 2:52PM3.44m | 3:07AM3.70m | 3:35PM3.72m | 3:53AM3.94m | 4:18PM3.96m | 4:38AM4.10m | 5:01PM4.13m | 5:25AM4.17m | 5:45PM4.22m | 6:13AM4.13m | 6:32PM4.20m | 7:04AM3.98m | 7:22PM4.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:19AM0.66m | 8:39PM0.69m | 9:07AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.38m | 9:53AM0.16m | 10:15PM0.12m | 10:38AM0.02m | 11:01PM-0.07m | 11:24AM-0.03m | 11:49PM-0.15m | 12:10PM0.02m | 00:38AM-0.11m | 12:57PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
 | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | 9:30 |
— | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 547 | 550 | — | 378 | — | — | 136 | 67 | 33 | 280 | 437 | 526 | 379 | 256 | 265 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 14 | W 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | 6 | 53 | 46 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | 52 | 76 | 213 | 449 | 581 | — | — | 495 | — | 403 | 261 | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 307 | 472 | 344 | 386 | 487 | 43 | 134 | 151 | 57 | 70 | 161 | 143 | 2 | 62 | 11 | 53 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 116 |
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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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