Lacanau in October
October 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: 2.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 13 rainy days
LacanauNouvelle-Aquitaine (Gironde), FranceBeginner-friendly · 3/2 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 October
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Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 62 km away · water 19°C2.2 m waves2
SagresPortugal · 1100 km away · water 19°C2 m waves3
CarcavelosPortugal · 973 km away · water 19°C2.1 m waves4
Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 883 km away · water 19°C2.1 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 952 km away · water 18°C2.2 m waves6
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 974 km away · water 18°C2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in October →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 October a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
October 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 2.2 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in October?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in October?
About 2.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in October?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Biscarrosse Plage (2.2 m waves), Sagres (2 m waves) & Carcavelos (2.1 m waves).