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Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast / Gironde / France

40 km away, 58 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:
The surf forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 17) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 17th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 14th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 13 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 64 | 82 | 69 | 38 | 20 | 33 | 64 | 76 | 57 | 36 | 82 | 110 | 100 | 79 | 73 | 47 | 41 | 41 | 127 | 83 | 69 | 22 | 44 | 41 | 69 | 585 | 1776 | 772 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:59AM 3.21 | 12:23AM 3.49 | 1:06PM 3.27 | 1:28AM 3.50 | 2:05PM 3.38 | 2:27AM 3.54 | 2:58PM 3.51 | 3:20AM 3.58 | 3:45PM 3.62 | 4:08AM 3.62 | 4:28PM 3.71 | 4:51AM 3.62 | 5:08PM 3.75 | 5:31AM 3.61 | 5:46PM 3.76 | 6:09AM 3.56 | 6:22PM 3.73 | 6:46AM 3.48 | 6:59PM 3.67 | 7:23AM 3.38 | 7:36PM 3.57 | 8:00AM 3.25 | 8:14PM 3.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:29PM 0.91 | 6:15AM 0.76 | 6:38PM 0.91 | 7:19AM 0.74 | 7:43PM 0.84 | 8:16AM 0.70 | 8:41PM 0.72 | 9:07AM 0.64 | 9:32PM 0.60 | 9:52AM 0.59 | 10:17PM 0.51 | 10:34AM 0.55 | 11:00PM 0.45 | 11:15AM 0.54 | 11:41PM 0.43 | 11:55AM 0.56 | 12:21AM 0.46 | 12:34PM 0.60 | 1:01AM 0.54 | 1:13PM 0.67 | 1:42AM 0.64 | 1:53PM 0.78 | 2:24AM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Lacanau - Supersud which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Lacanau Ocean.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Summary | some clouds | some clouds | clear | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | clear | clear | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | - | - | 5 |
Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Low °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:54 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.