Lacanau in April
April is one of the best months for surfing at Lacanau. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves.
Plan your trip to LacanauEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 18°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
LacanauNouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), FranceBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BOD 43 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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CarcavelosPortugal · 973 km away · water 17°C2.2 m waves2
SagresPortugal · 1100 km away · water 16°C2.2 m waves3
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 974 km away · water 16°C2 m waves4
Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 883 km away · water 16°C2.1 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 16°C2.2 m waves6
GuinchoPortugal · 976 km away · water 16°C2.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in April →Schools and camps near Lacanau
- UCPA - École de Surf 0.4 km
- Ocean Ride Surf School 0.5 km
- Big Mama Surf School 1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Lacanau. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in April?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in April?
About 1.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in April?
Around 18°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Carcavelos (2.2 m waves), Sagres (2.2 m waves) & Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha (2 m waves).