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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lacanau Ocean in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 1st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 2nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lacanau Ocean over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 55 | 169 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 156 | 314 | 361 | 694 | 545 | 535 | 437 | 244 | 161 | 96 | 45 | 44 | 125 | 1030 | 680 | 1452 | 2221 | 2430 | 1796 | 922 | 421 | 716 | 983 | 891 | 277 | 151 | 301 | 201 | 185 | 216 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 4:17PM 4.03 | 4:35AM 4.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 10:06PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 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 | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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