
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hossegor - La Centrale this week:
The surf forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hossegor - La Centrale in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hossegor - La Centrale.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are mostly one long, frustrating wait. After a bit of tiny, weak swell early on, we get pulses of energy building through the third week of July, but onshore wind just keeps messing things up nearly every session. The water is a very unusual 75°, much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is pretty wild for the middle of July.
We start off Sunday the 12th with a tiny 2ft groundswell from the WNW, 9-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy is weak (55). It’s pretty poor. Monday morning the 13th offers a small glimmer: 4ft from the WNW, 7-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy bumps up to moderate (148) and the comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary.” That’s the best we’re likely to see for the first week, and it’s nothing to write home about.
After that, it's a whole lot of nothing special. Tuesday through to the following weekend, swell drops back to tiny, and wind is mostly cross or onshore. There are a few glassy mornings (Friday 17th morning has 2ft offshore wind and glass, but it’s barely a ripple with energy at just 40).
The real potential shows up late in the window. We finally see some size: Monday the 20th morning pushes 4ft from the NW, but it’s onshore wind. The energy is moderate (155). Tuesday the 21st stays similar. Then things start to get interesting. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon sees 4ft NW, 9-second period, energy climbing to 235. Thursday the 23rd is where the numbers really jump: morning has 6ft from the NW, 9-second period, energy at a solid 508 – that's strong. The afternoon on the 23rd goes 7ft from the NW, 10-second period, energy at a whopping 904. This is proper swell. Problem is, the wind is onshore every single session from the 22nd through the 24th. The 24th afternoon is the only one with a cross-onshore wind. The comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." For a spot like La Centrale, an onshore NW and this much size is going to be a messy, blown-out beast. That kind of energy (904) with a 10-second period on a beach break with onshore wind is honestly more interesting for the kite surfers than a paddle surfer.
So, honestly, there is no true standout session for paddle surfing in this 16-day window. The best chance for clean waves would’ve been Monday 13th morning, but it was small and ordinary. The big pulse on the 23rd and 24th of July will be powerful but blown out. If you’re an expert and don’t mind a challenge, you might find something, but for the majority, this is a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 12 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 110 | 145 | 64 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 42 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 39 | 45 | 33 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:35PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.51m | 4:32PM3.75m | 5:04AM3.66m | 5:24PM3.96m | 5:55AM3.76m | 6:13PM4.09m | 6:43AM3.77m | 7:00PM4.12m | 7:29AM3.71m | 7:46PM4.03m | 8:13AM3.57m | 8:31PM3.83m | 8:58AM3.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.38m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.25m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.13m | 00:22AM-0.10m | 12:36PM0.09m | 1:10AM-0.07m | 1:21PM0.13m | 1:55AM0.05m | 2:06PM0.26m | 2:40AM0.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 37 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 36 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 |
54 | 37 | 145 | 64 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 39 | 45 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 12 | NW 7 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 9 | N 6 |
— | — | 3 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 16 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 33 | 13 | — | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 19 | 1 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 6 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 5 | — | NNW 5 |
1 | 110 | — | 47 | — | — | 5 | 26 | 42 | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 18 | — | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 41 | 0 | 104 | 57 | 446 | 596 | 502 | 541 | 574 | 511 | 307 | 516 | 298 | 0 | 786 | 90 | 749 | 783 | 307 | 129 |
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Information about the Hossegor - La Centrale Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hossegor - La Centrale provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hossegor - La Centrale can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hossegor - La Centrale) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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