L'Écureuil surf forecast
Lacanau · Gironde · France
The beach south of Lacanau Océan named after the Allée de l'Écureuil, the farthest main spot you can walk or cycle to from town. Shifting sandbars give lefts, rights and close-outs, with a right often in front of the lifeguard post. Works best on a medium swell with the tide pushing in; mostly a shortboard spot with a local feel, so arrive in small groups.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces W
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- W, WNW, NW
- Best wind
- E, ESE, ENE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- Autumn to spring
- Typical size
- 0.8-2 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- Shifting sandbars with close-outs; Rip channels between the peaks
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Lacanau.
Nearby spots
- La Sud, Lacanau
- Lacanau Océan, Lacanau
- La Nord, Lacanau
- Lacanau Super Sud, Lacanau
- Le Lion, Lacanau
- Carcans-Plage, Carcans
Questions
Is L'Écureuil good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (shifting sandbars with close-outs; rip channels between the peaks).
What swell, wind and tide work best at L'Écureuil?
W, WNW, NW swell, E, ESE, ENE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 0.8-2 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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