Lacanau in September
September 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 12 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 September
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Hossegor – La GravièreFrance · 149 km away · water 22°C1.3 m waves2
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 916 km away · water 17°C2 m waves3
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 920 km away · water 17°C2 m waves4
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 62 km away · water 21°C1.7 m waves5
CarcavelosPortugal · 973 km away · water 18°C1.8 m waves6
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 1343 km away · water 15°C2.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in September →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 September a good time for surfing at Lacanau?
September 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 1.7 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Lacanau in September?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Lacanau in September?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lacanau in September?
Around 23°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Hossegor – La Gravière (1.3 m waves), Peniche – Baleal (2 m waves) & Peniche – Supertubos (2 m waves).