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Plage de Lacanau — France
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Plage de Lacanau

Lacanau-Océan, Gironde · 🇫🇷 France

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A dune-backed surf beach that has hosted the Lacanau Pro since 1979. Bordeaux's ocean.

Water at Plage de Lacanau (Lacanau-Océan, Gironde, France) runs to about 21°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~21°C in the warm season
Water
Cool jade-green Atlantic, white with surf most days
Sand
Broad blond Atlantic sand backed by high grass-tufted dunes
Swimming
Powerful waves and baïne rip currents; bathe between the flags in summer
Surf
Consistent beach-break peaks for all levels; the Lacanau Pro has run here since 1979
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A laid-back surf town in the Médoc pines, an hour due west of Bordeaux
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Plage de Lacanau: frequently asked questions

Where is Plage de Lacanau?

Plage de Lacanau is at Lacanau-Océan, on the coast of France.

What is the sea temperature at Plage de Lacanau?

In the warm season the sea at Plage de Lacanau reaches about 21°C. Cool jade-green Atlantic, white with surf most days.

When is the best time to visit Plage de Lacanau?

The best time to visit Plage de Lacanau is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Plage de Lacanau have?

Plage de Lacanau has broad blond Atlantic sand backed by high grass-tufted dunes.

Is Plage de Lacanau good for swimming?

Powerful waves and baïne rip currents; bathe between the flags in summer.

Can you surf at Plage de Lacanau?

Consistent beach-break peaks for all levels; the Lacanau Pro has run here since 1979.

Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France (CC BY 2.0) · source