lacanau Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:13am

Swell

3ft

9s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

4mph

9mph

Falling tide

Low

08:26am

Weather

6°C

6°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 05 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 9s	2ft 13s	Cross 4mph 8mph	2ft 13s	6°C
	3ft 9s	2ft 12s	Cross 4mph 9mph	2ft 12s	6°C
	2-3ft 11s	2ft 11s	Cross 6mph 14mph	2ft 11s	7°C
	3-4ft 12s	2ft 11s	Cross 8mph 17mph	2ft 11s	9°C 0.05mm/h
	3-4ft 12s	2ft 19s	Cross 8mph 21mph	2ft 19s	12°C 0.21mm/h
	3ft 12s	2ft 15s	Cross 9mph 23mph	2ft 15s	13°C 0.29mm/h
	3ft 11s	0-2ft 14s	Cross 10mph 23mph	0-2ft 14s	14°C 0.18mm/h
	3ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 14mph 31mph	0-1ft 15s	15°C 0.54mm/h

Today 06 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9ft 11s	3-4ft 16s	On 8mph 19mph	3-4ft 16s	15°C 0.05mm/h
	8-9ft 12s	3ft 17s	On 8mph 19mph	3ft 17s	15°C
	8ft 12s	4-5ft 16s	On 9mph 20mph	4-5ft 16s	15°C

Tommorrow 07 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 13s		On 22mph 38mph	Flat	11°C 0.47mm/h
	6ft 13s	1-2ft 7s	On 22mph 38mph	1-2ft 7s	10°C 0.23mm/h
	5-6ft 13s	2ft 5s	On 20mph 34mph	2ft 5s	10°C 0.59mm/h

Sunday 08 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-8ft 12s		Cross 13mph 26mph	Flat	9°C 0.1mm/h
	7-8ft 12s		Cross 14mph 27mph	Flat	8°C 0.16mm/h
	9-11ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 13mph 27mph	1-2ft 10s	7°C 0.18mm/h

Monday 09 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-7ft 12s		Cross 13mph 24mph	Flat	7°C 0.14mm/h
	0-5ft 17s	1ft 17s	Cross 13mph 24mph	1ft 17s	7°C 0.07mm/h
	1ft 17s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 12mph 24mph	0-1ft 17s	7°C 0.1mm/h

Tuesday 10 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 12s	1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 18mph	1ft 15s	5°C 0.12mm/h
	4ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 17mph	1ft 15s	5°C 0.07mm/h
	1-3ft 12s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 9mph 18mph	1-2ft 13s	4°C

Wednesday 11 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 8mph	1ft 8s	4°C
	1ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 5mph 8mph	1ft 8s	6°C
	0-1ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1ft 8s	4°C

Thursday 12 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat	1ft 15s	Off 2mph 3mph	1ft 15s	5°C
	Flat	1ft 13s	Cross 2mph 3mph	1ft 13s	7°C
	1-2ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 7s	5°C

Friday 13 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 3mph 7mph	0-1ft 15s	5°C
	2ft 11s		On 5mph 11mph	Flat	7°C
	1-2ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	On 5mph 10mph	0-1ft 15s	7°C

Saturday 14 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 10mph 22mph	1ft 16s	6°C
	1ft 12s	1ft 15s	Cross 9mph 20mph	1ft 15s	6°C
	1ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 15mph	1ft 12s	4°C

Location guide

Lacanau, France is a well-known gem for surfing enthusiasts due to its remarkable waves and consistent surf conditions. The vibrancy of the Atlantic Ocean and the resulting surf conditions make this location the perfect spot to ride some waves. One of the key factors that contribute to the excellent surfing conditions is the advantageous orientation of Lacanau's coastline. Directed towards the Atlantic, the beach welcomes powerful groundswells and prevailing westerly winds, leading to regular and thrilling waves. However, ideally, surfers hope for winds from the east because they can make the waves cleaner to ride. At Lacanau, beach breaks are the main happening, and they offer both left and right-hand waves that can make any surfer's ride enjoyable. This charming coastal town's surf quality isn't just down to its stunning orientation, but also the gradient and composition of the seabed, which holds the key to the formation of those fantastic wave shapes. The size of the waves typically ranges from 1-3 meters, but sometimes can push even further, significantly under favorable weather patterns and sea tides. The surf conditions can be affected by the tide, with low to incoming tide often providing the best conditions. However, the spot generally provides good surf through all stages of the tide, encouraging surfers to squeeze in a session whenever they can. Moreover, the summer season generally sees small to medium wave sizes, making it ideal for beginner or intermediate surfers. As we head into autumn and winter months, the swells become larger, and the waves become more powerful, making it a more suitable period for experienced surfers. In conclusion, Lacanau is indeed a haven for surfers, from beginners to seasoned riders. Its inviting, consistent waves paired with the stunning scenery make it the perfect surfing destination. However, do remember, regardless of the welcomed surfing conditions at Lacanau, safety precautions are always a surfer's prime interest, including observing local wave rules and understanding the potential risks of each surf zone.

Last updated: 05/12/24 12:00am