Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Hossegor - La Centrale. I gotta be straight with you – the 16-day window is a tough one for this spot. There’s a big gap at the start with zero surf worth paddling for, so don’t get your hopes up for the first week.
We’re looking at a long, quiet spell from Tuesday, July 21st, all the way through to Sunday, July 26th. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. The water is a very warm 76°F right now, which is 6°F above normal – that’s way warmer than usual for this time of year, so bring a spring suit at most, if anything.
The first real glimmer of hope, and the only standout in this whole outlook, is Tuesday morning, July 28th. We’ve got a clean, 4ft groundswell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, pushing a moderate 203 combined energy. The wind is light offshore from the ENE, turning the waves on. This is the best bet by a long shot. It’s an expert wave here, so it’s not for beginners, but that offshore wind will make for some real clean lines. The water is still warm, but you’ll want to be on your game.
After that, Wednesday morning, July 29th, offers a tiny, glassy 3ft swell from the NW with 102 energy. It’s clean, but super ordinary. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have a few mates out, but the waves are pretty weak and inconsistent.
Then we’re back into a long stretch of poor surf from Thursday, July 30th, through to Wednesday, August 5th. The swell is small, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is low. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 31st and 1st of August, but it’s all onshore, so it’s blown out. Honestly, for the last week, it’s a write-off. The combined energy never gets above 148, and the wind just ruins any chance of a clean wave.
So, to wrap it up: aim for Tuesday morning, July 28th. That’s your one shot. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, that’s the only day that’s got the juice. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the webcam or doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 53 | 87 | 25 | 24 | 66 | 29 | 22 | 64 | 27 | 11 | 121 | 371 | 491 | 216 | 183 | 167 | 163 | 157 | 347 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:32AM3.00m | 10:56PM2.99m | 11:28AM2.83m | 11:59PM2.77m | 12:35PM2.74m | 1:14AM2.67m | 1:48PM2.75m | 2:27AM2.70m | 2:53PM2.86m | 3:25AM2.82m | 3:44PM3.02m | 4:11AM2.97m | 4:26PM3.21m | 4:49AM3.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:05AM1.02m | 5:33PM1.13m | 6:05AM1.20m | 6:43PM1.24m | 7:14AM1.27m | 7:55PM1.22m | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.10m | 9:48PM0.94m | 10:02AM0.93m | 10:31PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 72 | 53 | 87 | 25 | 10 | 66 | 29 | 8 | 64 | 27 | 11 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 183 | 10 | 163 | 109 | 347 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 23 | 20 | 10 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 43 | 157 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 2 | 121 | 371 | 491 | 216 | — | 167 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 104 | 4 | 16 | 212 | 27 | 16 | 211 | 27 | 102 | 317 | 149 | 552 | 1142 | 311 | 163 | 818 | 153 | 40 | 104 | 0 |
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