Lacanau surf report and forecast
Gironde, France · updated 02 Nov 2026, 13:49 CET · NOAA GFS-Wave cycle 20261102_06z
Open Lacanau on the live map →7.4rating now (B 6 · A 5)
1.1 m (3.5 ft)wave height now
11.6 speriod
WNWswell from
17 kt NEwind cross-offshore
16 °C (61 °F)water · 4/3 mm fullsuit, boots optional
07:44 / 17:51sunrise / sunset
Swell 1: 0.8 m 12 s WNW · Wind waves: 0.8 m 4 s NNE
Best window this week: Monday 10:00 CET — 7.6 1.1 m (3.7 ft) at 12 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (278° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 7.6 B 6 · A 5 | 1.1–1.2 m (3.5–3.8 ft) | 12 s | WNW | 18 kt cross-offshore | 07:44–17:51 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 5.9 B 7 · A 3 | 0.9–1.1 m (2.8–3.7 ft) | 10 s | WNW | 17 kt cross-offshore | 07:46–17:49 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 6.2 B 10 · A 3 | 0.6–0.8 m (1.9–2.6 ft) | 15 s | W | 10 kt offshore | 07:47–17:48 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 5.9 B 9 · A 3 | 0.6–0.7 m (1.9–2.3 ft) | 12 s | W | 6 kt glassy | 07:48–17:47 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 4.5 B 8 · A 2 | 0.5–0.7 m (1.7–2.3 ft) | 11 s | WNW | 5 kt cross-offshore | 07:50–17:46 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 4.7 B 9 · A 2 | 0.5–0.6 m (1.7–1.9 ft) | 11 s | WNW | 9 kt offshore | 07:51–17:44 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 5.5 B 8 · A 3 | 0.6–0.8 m (2.0–2.5 ft) | 11 s | WNW | 14 kt cross-offshore | 07:52–17:43 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 13:00 | 7.4 B 6 · A 5 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 12 s WNW | 17 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 7.2 B 6 · A 4 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 12 s WNW | 17 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 7.3 B 5 · A 5 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 12 s WNW | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 6.9 B 5 · A 4 | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) | 11 s WNW | 20 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 7.1 B 6 · A 4 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 11 s WNW | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 6.7 B 6 · A 4 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 11 s WNW | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 6.5 B 6 · A 4 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 11 s WNW | 20 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s NNW | 18 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 3.1 B 4 · A 2 | 1.0 m (3.1 ft) | 7 s NW | 16 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 5.9 B 7 · A 3 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 11 s WNW | 17 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 6.1 B 8 · A 4 | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) | 11 s WNW | 16 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 5.9 B 8 · A 3 | 0.9 m (2.8 ft) | 11 s WNW | 14 kt NE cross-offshore |
Lacanau tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CET, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 10:20 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) · Low 16:40 (-1.2 m / -3.8 ft) · High 23:20 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 05:00 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 11:40 (+1.2 m / +4.0 ft) · Low 18:00 (-1.2 m / -4.1 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:30 (+1.0 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 06:20 (-1.1 m / -3.6 ft) · High 12:50 (+1.4 m / +4.5 ft) · Low 19:00 (-1.4 m / -4.6 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 01:30 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) · Low 07:20 (-1.3 m / -4.2 ft) · High 13:50 (+1.6 m / +5.1 ft) · Low 19:50 (-1.6 m / -5.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 02:20 (+1.5 m / +4.8 ft) · Low 08:10 (-1.5 m / -4.9 ft) · High 14:30 (+1.7 m / +5.5 ft) · Low 20:30 (-1.7 m / -5.5 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 03:00 (+1.6 m / +5.3 ft) · Low 08:50 (-1.6 m / -5.4 ft) · High 15:10 (+1.8 m / +5.7 ft) · Low 21:10 (-1.8 m / -5.8 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 03:30 (+1.7 m / +5.7 ft) · Low 09:30 (-1.8 m / -5.8 ft) · High 15:50 (+1.8 m / +5.8 ft) · Low 21:50 (-1.8 m / -5.9 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 7.5 Plage Carcans 10 km · 1.1 m (3.5 ft) now
- 8.3 Le Porge 17 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 7.4 Montalivet 20 km · 1.1 m (3.5 ft) now
- 8.0 Plage du Grand Crohot 23 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
- 3.6 Lège-Cap-Ferret 23 km · 1.3 m (4.4 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Europe/Paris). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (45.25, -1.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.