
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. 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 (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the 16-day window is a bit of a slow burn. For the first week, from July 17th through to about July 24th, we’re looking at a lot of flat, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. There’s nothing really worth paddling out for. You’d be fighting chop and wind for barely any ride. It’s a real dry spell.
We finally see a bit of a pulse around the 26th of July. The combined energy of all swells directed here bumps up to 287 (moderate wave energy) on Sunday morning, with a 5ft swell from the NW at a 7-second period. But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 12 mph, and the report flags it as poor surf conditions. It’s going to be a bumpy, choppy mess. Honestly, with that kind of swell and wind at a beach break, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The most promising window is the very end of the month. Look at July 28th, Tuesday morning. We get a glassy, clean morning with an easterly offshore breeze at just 3 mph. The swell is 3ft from the NW with an 8-second period. The combined energy is 129 (moderate wave energy). It’s not a monster, but it’s clean, and it’s surfable. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – which is about the best we’re gonna get. This is the standout moment. For a shortboard, you’ll get some fun little lines. For a log, it’ll be a dream. Expect it to be a bit inconsistent, but the glassy conditions make it worth the look.
The water temperature at Hossegor - La Centrale is sitting at 75°, which is a whopping 6° above normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – you’re getting a warm, almost tropical bath for July.
Into the first week of August, the swell hangs around 3ft to 4ft from the NW, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore through the 1st. It’s a bit of a tease. You might get a marginal session on the 31st of July morning with a slight cross-onshore, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind.
So, the pick of the entire period? Lock in Tuesday morning, July 28th, at Hossegor - La Centrale. It’s the only time the stars align with clean glass and a little bit of energy. It’s not a swell of the decade, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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24 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 65 | 56 | 85 | 163 | 60 | 72 | 103 | 38 | 41 | 77 | 41 | 91 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:46PM4.03m | 8:13AM3.57m | 8:31PM3.83m | 8:58AM3.39m | 9:16PM3.57m | 9:43AM3.19m | 10:03PM3.27m | 10:32AM3.00m | 10:56PM2.99m | 11:28AM2.83m | 11:59PM2.77m | 12:35PM2.74m | 1:14AM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.13m | 1:55AM0.05m | 2:06PM0.26m | 2:40AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.46m | 3:25AM0.51m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:12AM0.78m | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:05AM1.02m | 5:33PM1.13m | 6:05AM1.20m | 6:43PM1.24m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 7 |
16 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 65 | 56 | 85 | 163 | 60 | 11 | 103 | 38 | 19 | 77 | 41 | 8 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 14 | NW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | N 6 | — | WNW 9 |
— | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 12 | — | 20 | 10 | — | 9 | 10 | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | W 13 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | W 3 | NW 7 | — |
24 | 13 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | — | 41 | — | 5 | 91 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 793 | 1036 | 1153 | 1070 | 695 | 360 | 212 | 43 | 25 | 104 | 25 | 0 | 104 | 41 | 27 | 104 | 43 | 178 | 104 | 40 | |
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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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