Lacanau Ocean Surf Break

Lacanau Ocean Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.00° N 1.21° W

Issued: 7 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Lacanau Ocean sea temperature is
25.9° C

6.5°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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with 970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5PM. 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 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
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)
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.9
WNW
5
1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.2
NW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
48
40
323
970
847
560
452
176
276
511
240
339
282
92
63
257
132
204
255
78
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
W
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
25
N
10
ENE
10
NE
30
NNW
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:46PM3.49m
5:08AM3.39m
5:23PM3.59m
5:45AM3.44m
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
Low Tide
10:13AM0.86m
10:40PM0.73m
10:54AM0.76m
11:20PM0.63m
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
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:54
9:53
9:53
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
21
21
20
19
20
20
20
21
20
19
20
19
20
20
20
21
26
28
25
29
25
Feels °C
22
20
18
18
17
18
18
19
17
18
18
17
20
19
18
18
20
24
22
23
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
1
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
WNW
11
1
NW
6
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
57
48
25
75
970
847
560
452
176
276
240
339
62
63
41
64
204
143
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
1
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
13
323
62
62
132
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
NW
5
1
NW
6
1.5
WNW
11
0.8
NW
5
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
6
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.2
NNW
5
Energy kJ
4
10
40
43
65
511
38
282
92
257
255
78
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
286
458
211
70
211
54
116
211
151
151
185
161
71
185
244
11
151
0
0
185
88
Best forecast wave conditions in Gironde
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in France
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
5
5
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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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