Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Issued: 1 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
26.5° C

6.9°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with 677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (Jul 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
NW
6
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
1
NW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
1.2
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
444
176
550
531
460
339
288
80
68
270
176
190
208
77
66
188
56
32
31
84
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
10
N
20
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
20
N
15
ENE
10
ENE
30
N
25
NE
10
NE
25
NNW
20
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:58PM3.66m
6:19AM3.47m
6:33PM3.70m
6:53AM3.45m
7:07PM3.70m
7:27AM3.41m
7:41PM3.66m
8:01AM3.36m
8:15PM3.59m
8:38AM3.29m
8:52PM3.51m
9:19AM3.22m
9:35PM3.41m
Low Tide
11:32AM0.66m
11:58PM0.56m
12:09PM0.60m
00:36AM0.52m
12:46PM0.58m
1:13AM0.53m
1:22PM0.59m
1:49AM0.56m
1:59PM0.64m
2:28AM0.60m
2:38PM0.71m
3:08AM0.67m
3:22PM0.80m
3:54AM0.74m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
19
20
20
20
20
22
23
25
28
29
28
34
32
30
33
32
28
32
30
Feels °C
18
18
16
18
18
19
19
17
21
25
24
25
24
28
27
27
28
27
26
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
6
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
NW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
NNW
5
0.4
WNW
9
1.2
NNW
6
Energy kJ
560
176
550
531
460
339
62
33
270
176
190
39
26
78
52
24
31
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
5
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
62
68
27
77
66
52
32
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
51
22
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
11
1
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
NW
6
0.6
NNW
4
1
WNW
10
1
NW
10
1
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
Energy kJ
444
53
29
288
80
9
208
188
56
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
62
185
151
116
286
172
70
185
54
24
151
0
0
70
0
0
151
53
0
151
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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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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