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Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 13 Apr 2025 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 Sunday (Apr 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 13th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 229 | 313 | 387 | 514 | 429 | 2434 | 1682 | 1186 | 1237 | 807 | 961 | 842 | 696 | 333 | 177 | 442 | 773 | 372 | 236 | 409 | 472 | 319 | 383 | 573 | 425 | 90 | 236 | 71 | 83 | 108 | 405 | 634 | 376 | 313 | 245 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:55PM 3.84 | 6:08AM 3.85 | 6:20PM 3.82 | 6:34AM 3.75 | 6:45PM 3.74 | 7:01AM 3.60 | 7:12PM 3.60 | 7:29AM 3.41 | 7:40PM 3.43 | 7:59AM 3.19 | 8:14PM 3.22 | 8:38AM 2.97 | 9:00PM 3.02 | 9:39AM 2.77 | 10:19PM 2.87 | 11:31AM 2.68 | 12:11AM 2.90 | 1:08PM 2.84 | 1:30AM 3.15 | 2:11PM 3.13 | 2:27AM 3.49 | 3:02PM 3.48 | 3:16AM 3.84 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:51PM 0.26 | 12:06PM 0.29 | 12:23AM 0.29 | 12:37PM 0.40 | 12:55AM 0.41 | 1:09PM 0.56 | 1:29AM 0.58 | 1:42PM 0.76 | 2:05AM 0.80 | 2:19PM 0.97 | 2:47AM 1.02 | 3:04PM 1.18 | 3:39AM 1.22 | 4:02PM 1.35 | 4:49AM 1.32 | 5:18PM 1.40 | 6:12AM 1.24 | 6:40PM 1.28 | 7:27AM 0.98 | 7:49PM 1.00 | 8:26AM 0.61 | 8:45PM 0.64 | 9:17AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 |
| Sunset | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Wed 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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