Conditions at Lacanau in November
November: Stormy, Powerful and Raw
November is when Lacanau starts to feel properly winter. The average swell height jumps to 7ft (2.1m), the period stretches to 11.1 seconds, and Atlantic low pressure activity becomes relentless. WNW contributes 31 percent of the swell, W 15 percent, and NW 10 percent, with a significant amount of energy in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) class and some XL days pushing beyond 8ft (2.4m). Ideal wind is 41 percent, but this is a month of extremes; deep lows can bring storm-force WSW/W winds and heavy rain, with precipitation averaging 3.84 mm/day, the wettest of the year. Water has cooled to 15.1°C and air temperatures average 12.0°C. When the sky clears and the wind tucks offshore, the sandbars hold some of the most powerful, hollow waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Lacanau in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lacanau during November. 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 November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lacanau for November. 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.