
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks at Hossegor - La Centrale are going to be a real mixed bag, but there are definitely some sessions worth clearing the calendar for. This is an exposed, expert wave, so don’t paddle out unless you know what you’re doing.
We kick off with a bang right now. Sunday morning, the 13th of September, is looking proper. We’ve got a clean 4ft NW groundswell with a solid 13-second period on it, and the wind is completely glassed out. The water temp is about par for the course this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is pumping at 501, so you’ll feel the push. This is a standout window for a classic, clean La Centrale session. The afternoon gets tricky as the wind swings NNW and turns cross-shore, so make the most of the morning glass.
Monday the 14th still has some hope with another glassy morning, ENE wind, and a 4ft NW swell at 11 seconds. The energy drops a touch to 389, but it’s still very surfable. Afternoons remain the main issue this week with that consistent NNW cross-shore breeze messing up the shape.
Tuesday the 15th is a write-off as onshore winds kill it, and the swell drops right down to 2ft. Wednesday isn't much better with a short period, choppy mess. We get a bit of a bump on Thursday the 17th morning with 6ft NW swell and an 11-second period, but the cross-on wind from the SW puts a bit of texture on it. The energy jumps to 743, so there’s power there, but it won't be perfect.
Now, here’s the real goods. Saturday the 19th of September is your main target. Early morning, it’ll be clean as a whistle with a light offshore breeze from the East, grooming a solid 6ft NW groundswell. The period is a beautiful 13 seconds, and the energy is cranked up to 1242. This is expert territory with that size on an exposed beach break, but for those who can handle it, this is the pick of the forecast. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st also offer excellent early sessions with glassy conditions and serious, long-period NW swell. Monday morning is the biggest, with 7ft NW swell and a 14-second period hitting 1472 energy. Again, this is for experienced surfers only, but the conditions will be world-class.
We ease off into the following week. Tuesday the 22nd morning is still fun with 5ft and glass, but the energy is backing down. From Wednesday the 23rd afternoon onwards, the wind starts to become an issue again and the swell drops steadily. By Friday the 25th of September, we’re scraping the bottom of the barrel with tiny 1ft swell. The last few days of the forecast, from the 26th to the 28th, are a total bust with no real surf to speak of. A long, flat end to the outlook.
To sum it up: if you’re chasing perfection, hit Sunday the 13th morning, then lock in for Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st mornings. After that, fade out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
54 | 501 | 531 | 533 | 389 | 270 | 171 | 92 | 53 | 119 | 187 | 311 | 376 | 743 | 610 | 388 | 235 | 211 | 1387 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:32AM3.84m | 6:48PM3.95m | 7:05AM3.74m | 7:22PM3.73m | 7:37AM3.56m | 7:55PM3.45m | 8:09AM3.34m | 8:30PM3.15m | 8:44AM3.09m | 9:09PM2.84m | 9:28AM2.83m | 10:03PM2.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM-0.07m | 12:29PM0.01m | 00:51AM0.07m | 1:05PM0.15m | 1:25AM0.29m | 1:42PM0.37m | 1:59AM0.57m | 2:19PM0.64m | 2:36AM0.87m | 3:01PM0.94m | 3:18AM1.16m | 3:54PM1.23m | 4:17AM1.42m | ||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 |
54 | 501 | 531 | 533 | 389 | 270 | 171 | 92 | 53 | 119 | 187 | 311 | 376 | 743 | 610 | 388 | 235 | 211 | 1387 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | — |
10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 90 | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | 59 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0 | 90 | 640 | 40 | 104 | 163 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 104 | 0 |
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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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