7-day forecast
| Day | Score | Best window | Wind | Gust | Direction | Temp | Waves | Sea level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 7 Oct | 40% | 09:00 | 5.4 m/s | 10.6 m/s | W | 21 °C | 2.3 m | -191…+136 cm |
| Thu 8 Oct | 72% 🔥 | 15:00 | 5.3 m/s | 10.7 m/s | N | 17 °C | 3 m | -228…+134 cm |
| Fri 9 Oct | 40% | 09:00 | 3.4 m/s | 7.5 m/s | SW | 19 °C | 1.7 m | -241…+153 cm |
| Sat 10 Oct | 41% | 13:00 | 5.9 m/s | 9.6 m/s | NW | 18 °C | 1.7 m | -236…+162 cm |
| Sun 11 Oct | 41% | 17:00 | 2.4 m/s | 4.9 m/s | SE | 19 °C | 1.7 m | -236…+154 cm |
| Mon 12 Oct | 45% | 14:00 | 2.4 m/s | 6.5 m/s | SW | 22 °C | 1.5 m | -228…+142 cm |
| Tue 13 Oct | 45% | 09:00 | 2.5 m/s | 5.3 m/s | NW | 22 °C | 1.4 m | -227…+126 cm |
The score is for a generic wind session (7–20 m/s, any direction). In the app you set your own limits and get a push the day before it fires.
About Lacanau
Lacanau is a surfing spot in France. The spot works best with wind from the west and north-west. The score on this page counts every direction; in the app you are only alerted when the direction suits the spot.
The best day in the next 7 days is Thu 8 Oct with up to 5.3 m/s from the north (stoke score 72%). There is no weather station within 20 km, so this page shows the forecast without a live reading.
If the wind comes from another direction, Montalivet (42 km), Oléron (Saint-Trojan) (93 km) and La Tranche-sur-Mer (150 km) are a short drive away.
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Other spots nearby
- Montalivet 42 km
- Oléron (Saint-Trojan) 93 km
- La Tranche-sur-Mer 150 km
- Hossegor 151 km
- La Torche 397 km
- Gruissan 405 km
- La Palme 407 km
- Leucate (La Franqui) 410 km
Questions and answers
When is it windy at Lacanau?
The best day in the next 7 days is Thu 8 Oct with up to 5.3 m/s from the north (stoke score 72%). The forecast here covers 7 days and refreshes about every 30 minutes. The Stoke app alerts you the evening before a good day.
Which wind directions work at Lacanau?
The spot works best with wind from the west and north-west. The score on this page counts every direction; in the app you are only alerted when the direction suits the spot.
How windy is it at Lacanau right now?
There is no weather station within 20 km, so this page shows the forecast without a live reading.
What can you do at Lacanau?
Lacanau is used for surfing.
What is a stoke score?
The stoke score is one number from 0 to 100% that combines wind, gusts, temperature and waves against your own limits. Above 70% is a stoke day, 40–70% can be fine, and below 40% is rarely worth the drive.