Lacanau in January
January 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: 2.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 11°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 15 sunny days, 14 rainy days
LacanauNouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), FranceBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ 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 January
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SagresPortugal · 1100 km away · water 16°C2.8 m waves2
GuinchoPortugal · 976 km away · water 15°C2.9 m waves3
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 15°C3 m waves4
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 974 km away · water 15°C2.8 m waves5
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 916 km away · water 15°C3.2 m waves6
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 920 km away · water 15°C3.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
January 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 2.9 m, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in January?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in January?
About 2.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in January?
Around 11°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 15 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Sagres (2.8 m waves), Guincho (2.9 m waves) & Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (3 m waves).