Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
19.9°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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 8,761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
16
1
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14
1.1
W
13
1.1
WNW
13
3
WNW
9
3.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
W
12
2.3
W
12
5
WNW
13
4.5
WNW
14
3
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
2.2
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14
3
W
9
3.5
WNW
11
3
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
411
440
418
1490
2871
2953
1898
1866
1591
7770
7706
3400
1647
1205
1665
1752
3466
2197
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
NNW
15
W
25
SW
35
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
25
SSW
35
SW
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WNW
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WNW
25
WNW
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WNW
20
W
35
WSW
45
WSW
35
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
00:54AM2.62m
1:17PM2.87m
1:57AM2.83m
2:11PM3.11m
2:41AM3.10m
2:53PM3.38m
3:19AM3.38m
3:30PM3.65m
3:53AM3.66m
4:06PM3.90m
4:27AM3.90m
4:42PM4.09m
Low Tide
6:13AM1.54m
7:07PM1.35m
7:27AM1.35m
8:06PM1.08m
8:21AM1.07m
8:50PM0.78m
9:04AM0.77m
9:28PM0.47m
9:43AM0.46m
10:06PM0.21m
10:22AM0.20m
10:43PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
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7
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10
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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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