Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediateyear-round

Lacanau

Consistent beach break on the French Atlantic coast. Hosts the Lacanau Pro longboard event. Sandy beach with shifting peaks. Good for all levels.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

W, NW

Swell Size

2–6 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (E)

Season

year-round

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

Gironde

Region

Gironde

Coordinates

44.9795, -1.2060

NOAA Buoy

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