Lacanau in May
May 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 13 rainy days
LacanauNouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), FranceBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ 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 May
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Peniche – BalealPortugal · 916 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves2
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 920 km away · water 16°C1.9 m waves3
CarcavelosPortugal · 973 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
SagresPortugal · 1100 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 16°C1.7 m waves6
GuinchoPortugal · 976 km away · water 16°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
May 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 1.4 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in May?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Peniche – Baleal (1.9 m waves), Peniche – Supertubos (1.9 m waves) & Carcavelos (1.7 m waves).