Lacanau Ocean Surf Break
Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Lacanau Ocean

Issued: 1 am 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
22.8° C

5.5°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 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with W 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 5th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 7th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
0
0
!
4
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
12
2.4
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
W
11
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1928
1617
960
733
1744
2419
1230
854
572
559
550
582
478
408
333
396
374
241
256
139
90
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
15
SE
30
W
25
W
10
W
5
NNE
20
NNW
15
N
20
WNW
25
W
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
NE
10
N
10
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
Wind State
on
on
cross-off
on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:19AM3.13m
8:36PM3.32m
9:03AM3.02m
9:22PM3.23m
9:56AM2.95m
10:17PM3.17m
10:59AM2.94m
11:20PM3.16m
12:06PM3.01m
00:26AM3.23m
1:09PM3.16m
1:30AM3.37m
2:08PM3.37m
2:30AM3.55m
Low Tide
2:21PM0.90m
2:53AM0.90m
3:05PM1.00m
3:40AM0.97m
3:54PM1.08m
4:33AM0.99m
4:51PM1.12m
5:31AM0.96m
5:53PM1.08m
6:32AM0.87m
6:57PM0.96m
7:33AM0.72m
7:59PM0.75m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
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9:46
9:46
9:47
9:49
9:49
9:50
9:51
 mm
2
Temp °C
16
17
16
18
17
17
16
18
19
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
17
16
17
17
16
Feels °C
14
14
15
14
13
14
15
15
15
14
13
13
13
12
13
15
15
13
15
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
W
12
2.4
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
1928
1617
960
1744
2419
1230
854
572
559
550
582
478
408
333
396
374
241
256
139
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
11
0.3
N
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
733
1
13
10
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
2
3
4
4
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
42
113
0
185
185
62
0
116
70
116
185
151
62
116
62
2
41
0
70
227
161
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
1
2
3
2
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
9
9
8
7
8
8
9
6
9
9
9
6
5
7
8
7
6
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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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