
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hossegor - La Centrale in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
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 on the menu for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: this is a grim outlook. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead. For the first several days, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The energy is weak, the winds are messy, and the call is to stay on the beach.
The first real glimmer doesn’t show up until Thursday morning, the 6th of August. It’s not a standout, but at least it’s something. The swell is coming from the WNW at 3 ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy sits at 126 (moderate), and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE, the surface is actually clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. You’ll be scratching for waves.
The other tiny window is on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. We’ve got glassy conditions – dead calm, WSW wind at 0 mph – and a little 3 ft NW swell (period 8 seconds). The energy is only 77 (weak), so it’s small and weak, but at least it’s clean. You could get a few if you’re desperate.
Then again, on Friday morning the 14th of August, we see another glassy morning with 2 ft of swell from the west, period 9 seconds. Energy is a measly 50 (weak). Again, very ordinary, but clean.
The best of a bad bunch? Honestly, Thursday the 6th morning is the pick. Clean conditions, moderate energy, and a touch more size. The water temperature is sitting at 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a proper anomaly of 5°F warmer, so you can leave the thick suit at home.
Don’t expect any heroics. This is a period for tuning your log or waiting for the next proper swell. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a flat spell for Hossegor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 43 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 72 | 126 | 138 | 129 | 104 | 82 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:14PM3.72m | 7:34AM3.44m | 7:47PM3.66m | 8:08AM3.39m | 8:23PM3.56m | 8:46AM3.30m | 9:04PM3.40m | 9:30AM3.18m | 9:53PM3.22m | 10:25AM3.05m | 10:57PM3.03m | 11:36AM2.95m | 00:21AM2.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.30m | 1:33PM0.40m | 1:59AM0.35m | 2:09PM0.47m | 2:36AM0.46m | 2:50PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.61m | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.80m | 4:37PM0.91m | 5:14AM0.97m | 5:54PM1.00m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
18 | 25 | 15 | 29 | 43 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 72 | 126 | 138 | 129 | 104 | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | W 11 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — |
— | 28 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 33 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 20 | 19 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | N 5 | NW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9 | 5 | 8 | — | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 5 |
54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 43 | 182 | 596 | 57 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 516 | 298 | 298 | 502 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 104 | 32 | 104 | 43 |
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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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