Lacanau in August
August is outside the best season for surfing at Lacanau; the best time is April–June, September–November. 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 27°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 9 rainy days
LacanauNouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), FranceBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ 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 August
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 1343 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves2
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 62 km away · water 23°C1.4 m waves3
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 916 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 920 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves5
ZarautzSpain · 206 km away · water 24°C1.3 m waves6
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 18°C1.6 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →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 August a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
August is outside the best season for surfing at Lacanau; the best time is April–June, September–November. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in August?
About 22°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in August?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in August?
Around 27°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (1.9 m waves), Biscarrosse Plage (1.4 m waves) & Peniche – Baleal (1.7 m waves).