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Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 CET
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 Monday (Dec 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 10PM. 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 Wednesday (Dec 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 613 | 770 | 1476 | 4320 | 5734 | 4227 | 3197 | 1949 | 1127 | 938 | 521 | 385 | 359 | 521 | 642 | 724 | 484 | 361 | 293 | 317 | 192 | 172 | 238 | 224 | 288 | 329 | 384 | 421 | 283 | 177 | 177 | 290 | 614 | 609 | 648 | 582 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:09PM 2.98 | 9:27AM 3.17 | 10:07PM 2.87 | 10:27AM 3.02 | 11:10PM 2.83 | 11:31AM 2.95 | 12:12AM 2.87 | 12:33PM 2.96 | 1:08AM 2.98 | 1:29PM 3.04 | 1:56AM 3.13 | 2:18PM 3.16 | 2:40AM 3.30 | 3:01PM 3.31 | 3:20AM 3.48 | 3:42PM 3.45 | 3:59AM 3.64 | 4:21PM 3.57 | 4:36AM 3.78 | 4:59PM 3.65 | 5:14AM 3.89 | 5:37PM 3.69 | 5:53AM 3.95 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:47AM 1.06 | 3:26PM 1.06 | 3:41AM 1.22 | 4:21PM 1.18 | 4:42AM 1.32 | 5:21PM 1.24 | 5:48AM 1.33 | 6:22PM 1.22 | 6:51AM 1.25 | 7:17PM 1.13 | 7:46AM 1.10 | 8:07PM 1.00 | 8:34AM 0.92 | 8:52PM 0.85 | 9:17AM 0.73 | 9:33PM 0.69 | 9:58AM 0.55 | 10:13PM 0.54 | 10:38AM 0.40 | 10:52PM 0.42 | 11:18AM 0.29 | 11:31PM 0.35 | 11:59AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 |
| Sunset | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | -1 | 1 | -3 | -1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 1°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, near gales from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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