Difficulty 6
Break frequency 7
252 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
2.5m - 3.0m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide

recommended board
- Shaper: Webber
- Design: Fat Burner
- Sizes: 6'0" to 6'9"
- Surfer Weight: <75kg to 90kg+
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general information
Lacanau has been made famous for its excellent quality barrelling beach breaks and the ASP contest held here every year since the 70's. There are several noteable areas including the peaks at La Nord, La Sud and Super Sud. Gets busy and there are loads of campsites around.
Wave length
50-100m
Best months
August - October
Equipment
Body Board, Short board
Wave type
Barreling
Access
Standard Paddle
Hazards
Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- 4/3 steamer
- 4/3 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
SW
0M / F6
W
0M / F6
N
0M / F6
N
0M / F6