Conditions at Lacanau in July
July: Peak Summer, Small and Punchy
July is the slowest month of the year at Lacanau. The average swell height is only 4ft (1.2m) with an average period of 8.8 seconds, the shortest of any month. WNW contributes 55 percent of the swell and NW another 26 percent, but most of that energy arrives in the small 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range. Ideal wind is at the yearly minimum of 26 percent, and the daily NNW/NW sea breeze frequently chops up the surface by midday. Water temperature reaches 20.9°C, air averages 20.5°C, and precipitation is very low at 1.32 mm/day. High summer is about morning sessions, small-wave boards, and enjoying the warm Atlantic rather than chasing hollow pits.
Average Spot conditions at Lacanau in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lacanau during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Lacanau for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lacanau for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Lacanau.