Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
22.6° C
2.6° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, it’s a tough outlook for Lacanau-Ocean. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly messy, onshore, and very small conditions over the next fortnight. There are no real standouts, but let’s break down the best you can hope for.

The water here is sitting at 73°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual for July, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

This first week is grim. The first surfable moment doesn’t arrive until the morning of Saturday 11 July. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the WNW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the first hint of something rideable, but with a combined swell energy of only 70, it’s going to be weak and small. Just longboard slop, really.

Sunday 12 July morning offers the next window offshore wind from the east, with 2ft WNW swell (energy 53). Again, it’s clean, but there’s no power behind it. A fun little session for a log or a foamie, but nothing to get excited about.

The surf picks up a fraction into the next week, but the wind stays junk. By Friday 17 July, we see the biggest swell of the window – 4ft from the west, period a short 7 seconds – but it’s blown out by onshore wind. The combined energy hits 124 (moderate), but with direct onshores, it’s going to be a messy wall of closeouts. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Things quieten right down again. The only other clean shot is the morning of Monday 20 July. Another glassy morning with 3ft WNW swell (68 energy), but the swell period is only 5 seconds, super weak and short-period slop.

Bottom line: there’s a solid 10-day gap early on with no real surf, and the whole 16 days are a real struggle. A consistent spot like Lacanau-Ocean won’t stay this flat for long, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the S by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 38°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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98
72
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81
64
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45
29
66
61
35
13
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
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15
NW
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NE
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10
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25
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High Tide
10:28PM3.31m
11:08AM3.12m
11:34PM3.24m
12:19PM3.14m
00:52AM3.25m
1:33PM3.26m
2:08AM3.36m
2:41PM3.46m
3:16AM3.54m
3:43PM3.72m
4:16AM3.74m
4:38PM3.98m
5:10AM3.90m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.89m
4:46AM0.82m
5:10PM0.96m
5:47AM0.88m
6:16PM0.96m
6:54AM0.88m
7:28PM0.86m
8:02AM0.79m
8:37PM0.65m
9:07AM0.62m
9:40PM0.39m
10:04AM0.42m
10:37PM0.14m
10:57AM0.23m
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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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