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Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 24 Oct 2024 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lacanau Ocean this week:
The surf forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 24th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 26th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 26th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 210 | 158 | 80 | 425 | 866 | 1750 | 1841 | 1610 | 833 | 415 | 276 | 191 | 433 | 440 | 265 | 311 | 252 | 190 | 350 | 250 | 179 | 121 | 88 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 56 | 46 | 34 | 180 | 242 | 373 | 318 | 246 | 233 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:57AM 3.04 | 12:01AM 2.77 | 12:30PM 3.00 | 1:22AM 2.84 | 1:43PM 3.11 | 2:22AM 3.01 | 2:37PM 3.28 | 3:06AM 3.21 | 3:18PM 3.45 | 3:42AM 3.40 | 3:52PM 3.60 | 4:12AM 3.57 | 4:23PM 3.71 | 4:40AM 3.70 | 4:52PM 3.79 | 5:07AM 3.79 | 5:21PM 3.81 | 5:34AM 3.83 | 5:49PM 3.77 | 6:01AM 3.80 | 6:18PM 3.68 | 6:30AM 3.72 | 6:48PM 3.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:44PM 1.22 | 5:09AM 1.45 | 6:14PM 1.32 | 6:40AM 1.45 | 7:37PM 1.21 | 7:54AM 1.27 | 8:32PM 1.01 | 8:44AM 1.04 | 9:11PM 0.80 | 9:23AM 0.81 | 9:45PM 0.61 | 9:57AM 0.61 | 10:16PM 0.46 | 10:31AM 0.45 | 10:47PM 0.36 | 11:03AM 0.35 | 11:19PM 0.33 | 11:36AM 0.31 | 11:50PM 0.37 | 12:09PM 0.35 | 12:22AM 0.46 | 12:43PM 0.45 | 12:56AM 0.59 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 31 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:32 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 9 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 22 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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