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lacanau Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:56am

Swell

3ft

12s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

3mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

2°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s		Cross 4mph 4mph	Flat	2°C
3ft 12s	1ft 18s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 18s	1°C
3ft 12s	1ft 15s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 15s	2°C
3ft 12s	1ft 7s	Cross 3mph 5mph	1ft 7s	6°C
3ft 12s	1ft 3s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 3s	8°C
3ft 12s	1-3ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1-3ft 10s	5°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 1mph 2mph	1-2ft 15s	3°C
3ft 11s	1-2ft 19s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1-2ft 19s	3°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 13s	1ft 19s	Cross 4mph 8mph	1ft 19s	6°C
4ft 13s	2-3ft 18s	Off 5mph 7mph	2-3ft 18s	8°C
4ft 14s	3-4ft 15s	Off 5mph 8mph	3-4ft 15s	6°C

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 15s	2-3ft 16s	Cross 5mph 8mph	2-3ft 16s	8°C
6ft 15s	1-3ft 8s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1-3ft 8s	10°C
6ft 14s	2ft 5s	Off 5mph 10mph	2ft 5s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	1ft 4s	Off 10mph 21mph	1ft 4s	9°C
0-2ft 18s		Cross 10mph 20mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	0-1ft 14s	Cross 9mph 23mph	0-1ft 14s	10°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 13s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 8mph 23mph	1-2ft 9s	11°C
3ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 8mph 19mph	1-2ft 10s	13°C
2-3ft 12s	1ft 9s	Cross 7mph 17mph	1ft 9s	12°C

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 11mph 30mph	1ft 10s	14°C
1-2ft 10s	1ft 9s	Cross 16mph 32mph	1ft 9s	15°C
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 30mph	1ft 10s	13°C 1.48mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 14s	Cross 8mph 18mph	0-1ft 14s	12°C
2-5ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 24mph	1ft 15s	13°C
1-3ft 12s	1ft 16s	Cross 11mph 30mph	1ft 16s	12°C

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-12ft 16s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 20mph	0-1ft 5s	10°C 0.09mm/h
12-13ft 16s	1ft 12s	Cross 7mph 16mph	1ft 12s	10°C
12ft 16s	2ft 17s	Cross 7mph 16mph	2ft 17s	9°C

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
11ft 16s	2-3ft 26s	Cross 5mph 8mph	2-3ft 26s	11°C 0.29mm/h
11ft 16s	3ft 12s	Cross 6mph 10mph	3ft 12s	13°C 0.61mm/h
11-12ft 15s	2ft 6s	Cross 5mph 13mph	2ft 6s	11°C 0.24mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10-11ft 15s		Cross 11mph 23mph	Flat	11°C
10-11ft 15s	0-1ft 19s	Cross 12mph 25mph	0-1ft 19s	11°C 0.36mm/h
11ft 15s	0-1ft 21s	Cross 13mph 27mph	0-1ft 21s	11°C 0.9mm/h

Historical data

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.