
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for the Hossegor - La Centrale stretch.
Alright, straight up, the news is pretty grim for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first week and a half is a real struggle. For the first several days, from now through the 10th of July, the combo of small, weak swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds means the surf is basically flat and messy. You’d be wasting your time.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 11th of July. The window opens a crack. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell rolling in from the WNW, but the key here is the wind. It’s switching to a light offshore easterly breeze at 3 mph. That’s the first time we’ve seen offshore wind in the forecast, and it should clean things right up. The combined energy is still very weak (123), so don't expect much power. It’s a small, clean day for a longboard, but the waves are there. The morning of Sunday the 12th is similar, with a light cross-offshore breeze and a small 2ft WNW swell, giving you another clean window.
After that, we slide back into the doldrums. The swell gets even smaller, and the wind turns ugly again. The 16th of July morning shows a brief moment of glassy conditions with a tiny 3ft NW swell, but it’s barely worth mentioning. The real standout is the morning of the 14th of July? No, that’s a write-off. Actually, looking deeper, nothing really qualifies as a standout here. The best of a bad bunch is the morning of the 11th of July. That’s your best bet. The water temperature is a notable 73°F, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal, so it’s very unusual for the time of year.
But honestly, for the rest of the 16-day run, the swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly junk. The 20th of July morning shows a bump in swell to 5ft but with a short 6-second period and cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a choppy, sloppy mess. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. This is a classic case of a long, quiet summer run. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 39°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
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35 | 36 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 59 | 109 | 81 | 100 | 75 | 88 | 106 | 86 | 82 | 69 | 83 | 86 | 66 | 136 | 91 | 35 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:08AM3.01m | 10:28PM3.17m | 11:05AM2.98m | 11:30PM3.10m | 12:11PM2.99m | 00:42AM3.08m | 1:22PM3.08m | 1:58AM3.16m | 2:32PM3.26m | 3:08AM3.32m | 3:35PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.51m | 4:32PM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM0.90m | 4:49AM0.81m | 5:12PM0.95m | 5:51AM0.86m | 6:21PM0.94m | 7:00AM0.85m | 7:34PM0.83m | 8:08AM0.76m | 8:43PM0.63m | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.38m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:41PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 37 | 39 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 22 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
35 | 36 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 59 | 109 | 81 | 100 | 75 | 88 | 106 | 86 | 61 | 69 | 83 | 86 | 38 | 136 | 91 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 |
1 | — | 28 | 13 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 7 | 37 | 82 | 36 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | — | 3 | 11 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
2 | 5 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 777 | 0 | 431 | 508 | 43 | 104 | 104 | 68 | 43 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 623 | 41 | 90 | 550 | 293 |
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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.
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.










