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Lacanau Ocean surfForecast / Gironde / France
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 21 Feb 2025 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 Friday (Feb 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 21st Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 21st Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wed 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 6512 | 7362 | 5673 | 4069 | 3409 | 2593 | 2107 | 1121 | 1617 | 2898 | 6295 | 5750 | 4343 | 2323 | 1468 | 1155 | 956 | 1040 | 1189 | 2305 | 1932 | 1226 | 572 | 1690 | 1742 | 2373 | 1595 | 1144 | 658 | 340 | 260 | 418 | 347 | 319 | 341 | 811 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:30PM 2.68 | 11:44AM 2.60 | 12:37AM 2.73 | 1:24PM 2.76 | 1:51AM 2.99 | 2:23PM 3.05 | 2:42AM 3.35 | 3:08PM 3.38 | 3:23AM 3.72 | 3:48PM 3.70 | 4:02AM 4.07 | 4:26PM 3.96 | 4:39AM 4.35 | 5:03PM 4.15 | 5:17AM 4.50 | 5:41PM 4.23 | 5:56AM 4.52 | 6:19PM 4.20 | 6:37AM 4.37 | 6:58PM 4.05 | 7:19AM 4.09 | 7:41PM 3.81 | 8:08AM 3.71 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:07PM 1.49 | 4:52AM 1.53 | 5:32PM 1.56 | 6:26AM 1.48 | 7:00PM 1.42 | 7:42AM 1.21 | 8:04PM 1.11 | 8:37AM 0.83 | 8:53PM 0.74 | 9:21AM 0.43 | 9:35PM 0.38 | 10:02AM 0.07 | 10:14PM 0.07 | 10:41AM -0.21 | 10:54PM -0.15 | 11:21AM -0.35 | 11:34PM -0.26 | 12:00PM -0.34 | 12:15AM -0.23 | 12:41PM -0.18 | 12:59AM -0.05 | 1:24PM 0.12 | 1:45AM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wed 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 |
| Sunset | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue 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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