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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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 1st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 83 | 39 | 49 | 146 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 70 | 227 | 563 | 425 | 595 | 711 | 646 | 586 | 333 | 125 | 64 | 43 | 184 | 1052 | 1064 | 1336 | 1599 | 1420 | 770 | 415 | 1020 | 896 | 928 | 947 | 1121 | 819 | 667 | 473 | 351 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross | cross | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:51PM 3.84 | 6:05AM 3.82 | 6:19PM 3.82 | 6:35AM 3.73 | 6:47PM 3.74 | 7:05AM 3.59 | 7:19PM 3.62 | 7:40AM 3.41 | 7:56PM 3.45 | 8:23AM 3.20 | 8:44PM 3.27 | 9:24AM 2.99 | 9:57PM 3.11 | 10:59AM 2.87 | 11:35PM 3.09 | 12:36PM 2.95 | 1:01AM 3.27 | 1:48PM 3.20 | 2:06AM 3.56 | 2:44PM 3.50 | 3:00AM 3.86 | 3:33PM 3.79 | 3:49AM 4.10 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:52PM 0.28 | 12:07PM 0.32 | 12:25AM 0.32 | 12:40PM 0.41 | 1:00AM 0.41 | 1:15PM 0.55 | 1:38AM 0.56 | 1:54PM 0.72 | 2:22AM 0.74 | 2:40PM 0.92 | 3:14AM 0.92 | 3:37PM 1.10 | 4:21AM 1.04 | 4:48PM 1.20 | 5:39AM 1.04 | 6:07PM 1.16 | 6:57AM 0.86 | 7:22PM 0.94 | 8:04AM 0.57 | 8:24PM 0.64 | 8:59AM 0.28 | 9:18PM 0.33 | 9:47AM 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 |
| Sunset | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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