Hossegor - La Centrale Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.66° N 1.44° W

Hossegor - La Centrale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hossegor - La Centrale sea temperature is
24.1° C
3.5° 

Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking in the water.

Honestly, this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead starting from July 15, but for the first fortnight, there’s just nothing doing. From the 15th right through to the morning of the 29th, every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions. That’s a long, flat, frustrating gap. The swell is tiny, mostly 1.0ft to 2ft, with weak short-period windswell. The combined energy barely cracks 50 (51 is the highest in that stretch), so it’s flat, weak, and mostly choppy. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, mushing out any hope of a clean wave. A few mornings go glassy, like the 18th, 20th, and 22nd, but with such tiny swell, it’s barely a ripple.

Hossegor - La Centrale is the only break on the radar, and it's an expert-level sandbar. The water temperature is sitting at 75°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, so the water is going to feel like a bath. But honestly, that’s the only standout feature for a while.

Now, after that long wait, things finally perk up just a touch. On Wednesday, July 29th, we finally get surfable waves, but they’re very ordinary. The morning is the better call – glassy conditions with the wind swinging light offshore from the east, and a small 2ft swell from the NW. It’s not surf you’d drive for, but if you’re desperate, it’s a paddle. If the rain holds off, you might snag a few knee-high runners. The combined energy is still weak at 65, so don’t expect any push.

Then Thursday, July 30th offers a similar story – glassy again in the morning with a light offshore from the ESE, and a small 1ft WNW swell with a decent 10-second period. That longer period means it’ll have a bit more shape, but it’s still tiny. The energy is 60. Again, just about surfable if you’re on a log and don’t mind the wait.

There’s no real standout here. If I had to pick the best of a bad bunch, it’s Thursday morning, July 30th at La Centrale – the glassy surface and that 10-second period from the WNW could offer a clean, if small, wave. But honestly, for the first two weeks, you’re better off finding something else to do. The forecasts could change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Friday
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Sunday
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10
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WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
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5
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5
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0.6
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4
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0.9
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NNW
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0.9
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Energy kJ
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19
18
13
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8
77
24
43
82
25
23
47
23
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
WNW
0
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20
NNW
10
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15
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20
NNW
10
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10
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20
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5
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High Tide
6:13PM4.09m
6:43AM3.77m
7:00PM4.12m
7:29AM3.71m
7:46PM4.03m
8:13AM3.57m
8:31PM3.83m
8:58AM3.39m
9:16PM3.57m
9:43AM3.19m
10:03PM3.27m
10:32AM3.00m
10:56PM2.99m
11:28AM2.83m
Low Tide
00:22AM-0.10m
12:36PM0.09m
1:10AM-0.07m
1:21PM0.13m
1:55AM0.05m
2:06PM0.26m
2:40AM0.26m
2:52PM0.46m
3:25AM0.51m
3:40PM0.70m
4:12AM0.78m
4:32PM0.94m
5:05AM1.02m
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Feels °C
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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).

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Hossegor - La Centrale is 18 km (11 miles) from Bayonne. If you plan a holiday in Landes, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bayonne. Bayonne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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