Le Lion surf forecast
Lacanau · Gironde · France
A wild forest beach about 4 km south of Lacanau Océan, reached by the Route du Lion, named after a ship that ran aground here. A north–south sandbank produces long waves with a steep take-off and a chance of a barrel on good sets. The peak in front of the lifeguards gets busy in summer; the sides are emptier but less shapely. Suits experienced surfers because of the currents.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces W
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- W, WNW, NW
- Best wind
- E, ESE, ENE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- Autumn to spring
- Typical size
- 1-2.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- Strong currents and baïnes; Supervised only in front of the summer lifeguard post
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Lacanau.
Nearby spots
- Lacanau Super Sud, Lacanau
- L'Écureuil, Lacanau
- La Sud, Lacanau
- Lacanau Océan, Lacanau
- La Nord, Lacanau
- Le Porge Océan, Le Porge
Questions
Is Le Lion good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (strong currents and baïnes; supervised only in front of the summer lifeguard post).
What swell, wind and tide work best at Le Lion?
W, WNW, NW swell, E, ESE, ENE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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