Lacanau in November
November 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: 2.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 16°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 19 sunny days, 17 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 November
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SagresPortugal · 1100 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves2
GuinchoPortugal · 976 km away · water 18°C2.5 m waves3
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 18°C2.6 m waves4
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 974 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves5
CarcavelosPortugal · 973 km away · water 18°C2.5 m waves6
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 916 km away · water 18°C2.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →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 November a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
November 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 2.9 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in November?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in November?
About 2.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in November?
Around 16°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 19 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Sagres (2.4 m waves), Guincho (2.5 m waves) & Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (2.6 m waves).