Lacanau in December
December 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: 2.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 12°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 16 sunny days, 14 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 December
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SagresPortugal · 1100 km away · water 17°C2.6 m waves2
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 16°C2.7 m waves3
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 974 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves4
GuinchoPortugal · 976 km away · water 16°C2.6 m waves5
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 916 km away · water 16°C2.9 m waves6
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 920 km away · water 16°C2.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →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 December a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
December 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 2.5 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 12°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in December?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in December?
About 2.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in December?
Around 12°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 16 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Sagres (2.6 m waves), Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (2.7 m waves) & Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha (2.4 m waves).