Hossegor - La Centrale Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Hossegor – La Centrale.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and frustrating. From Wednesday the 12th right through to Monday the 24th of August, we’re stuck in a real dry spell. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-onshore, onshore, just a mess. The wave energy is weak (72 to 140 range), and the periods are short, so there’s just no power or shape to speak of. You’d be better off doing something else.

Now, there’s a couple of tiny windows that catch the eye. The first little glimmer is on Wednesday morning the 19th of August. Swell is tiny at 1ft from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind goes glassy. Water temp is 74°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The energy is only 21 though, so it’s more of a paddle and a float than a surf. Not really a goer.

Then we get a bigger pulse of energy rolling in around Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August. Swell picks up to 5ft to 6ft from the NW, with period bumping to 9-11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps up to 391-499 – that’s moderate energy, finally some push. But the wind is naughty: cross-onshore at 12-13 mph, making it choppy and messy. The wave comment says poor surf conditions. It’s a real shame because there’s some size, but the wind just ruins it for a paddle board. Honestly, with that strong cross-onshore and a beach break setup, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 25th of August. This is the pick of the whole 16-day window. Morning session looks solid: 4ft of WNW swell rolling in with a 9-second period, and here’s the beauty – the wind is light offshore from the east at 6 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions at La Centrale. The combined energy is 247, so it’s got some grunt. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one. If you can get out there, Tuesday morning is your best bet. Just be aware that La Centrale can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

The following morning, Wednesday the 26th, is a consolation prize. It’s still offshore from the east with light breeze, and the swell is 3ft from the WNW. The wave comment says “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a clean little wave, but nothing to write home about.

That’s the long and short of it. A long wait for one good morning, but that Tuesday the 25th could be a beauty.

Rusty.

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