
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WNW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. 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+) | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening at Hossegor - La Centrale over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it's looking like a lean stretch for us.
We kick off this Sunday, July 5th with tiny surf, only about 2ft of WNW swell. The water is a balmy 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a nice surprise. The real kicker is that morning glass-off; a light 3 mph easterly breeze, dead calm. It's clean, but the wave energy is weak (137). Honestly, the conditions are better than the waves. The afternoon goes a bit cross, so take the morning session if you’re itching for a paddle.
The whole first week is more of the same story, really. Monday the 6th has a clean 2ft swell with a light offshore, but again, the energy is low (66). From Tuesday through the rest of the week, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and we're getting constant poor surf conditions. There are a few moments of glass in the mornings, like Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th, but the swell stays stubbornly small, around 2ft.
There's a gap in the middle of the week where things don’t look great at all. Then, we see a slight bump in energy around Tuesday, July 14th, with the swell picking up to 4ft from the NW. But the period is a short 7 seconds, so it's weak, and the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s just not coming together.
The best bet in this whole 16-day window, and I'm being honest here, is Wednesday morning, July 15th. We get a touch more size, about 3ft from the WNW, with a longer 10-second period giving the waves a bit more shape. The energy is moderate (170). But the real highlight is the glassy conditions again with a 3 mph offshore breeze. It’s still small, but for this forecast, that’s the standout session.
From the 16th into the weekend of the 18th and 19th, the swell tries to push up again, hitting 4ft on Saturday the 18th. That's about as big as it gets, but the wind is onshore and strong (12-15 mph) from the west. That's a recipe for messy, blown-out surf. The period is short, around 7-8 seconds, so the energy is weak despite the height. For a beach break like this, that onshore wind and short period makes it more of a kiteboarding day.
So, to wrap it up: keep your expectations low. There’s no real stand-out swell. The best chance for a clean, small-wave slide is on the glassy mornings, especially July 15th. After that, the second week looks more promising in size but is let down by bad wind. It’s not going to be epic, but forecasts can always change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 52 | 33 | 51 | 65 | 52 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 81 | 98 | 73 | 73 | 96 | 68 | 62 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:38AM3.13m | 8:54PM3.35m | 9:20AM3.07m | 9:37PM3.26m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38PM0.72m | 3:10AM0.67m | 3:21PM0.81m | 3:55AM0.74m | 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 | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
74 | 15 | 18 | 51 | 65 | 52 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 81 | 98 | 73 | 73 | 96 | 68 | 62 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | — | NW 12 | NNW 4 |
21 | 52 | 33 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 2 | — | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 |
42 | 36 | 16 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | 15 | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 104 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 511 | 57 | 529 | 508 | 43 | 43 | 212 | 43 | 0 | 212 | 43 | 0 | 535 | 43 |
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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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