
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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+) | 11AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s cooking here. This is Hossegor - La Centrale we’re talking about, and honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. The water’s sitting at 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real bonus, makes the wait a bit more pleasant.
The overall pattern is flat and messy. The opening days, from Friday the 7th through to the middle of the following week, are mostly small, weak, and choppy. The swell is tiny, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods that are short and unappealing. The combined energy is weak, thumping along at values like 66 or 26 – just not enough push. The wind is often cross-on or onshore, turning the surface to junk. There are two brief windows of glassy conditions, on the morning of Tuesday the 11th and again on Thursday the 13th, but the swell is so small – 2 ft and 2 ft – that even with the clean surface, it’s only just surfable. Not worth a trip.
There’s a long gap of poor conditions here. You’re looking at a solid 12 days of nothing that really fires. The swell does start to lift a little around the 14th and 15th, with heights reaching 3 ft to 3 ft and a bit more energy (143 to 160), but the wind is still a problem. It’s not until Friday the 21st that we see a genuine standout.
Friday the 21st, morning session. That’s where it’s at. The wind goes light offshore from the east, a perfect 3 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the west-northwest at a solid 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 209 – that’s moderate but with real shape. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and that’s the first time we get a clean, groomed look. This is the one to circle. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and the offshore wind will make it look like a postcard. It’s been a long wait, but this morning window is the best on offer.
After that, Saturday the 22nd sees a big jump in swell height – 5 ft to 5 ft from the northwest with 10 seconds, and the energy rockets to 475 and 510. That’s a lot of power. But the onshore wind is howling at 16 to 19 mph, so it’s going to be a blown-out, lumpy mess. That setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
So, if you’re patient, Friday the 21st morning is the one. It’s promising but still a little way out, so keep an eye on it. The rest of the period is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 37 | 42 | 19 | 10 | 21 | 67 | 96 | 88 | 51 | 65 | 78 | 69 | 55 | 41 | 36 | 53 | 43 | 40 | 43 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 11:36AM2.95m | 00:21AM2.92m | 1:03PM2.97m | 1:52AM2.98m | 2:25PM3.17m | 3:07AM3.19m | 3:31PM3.47m | 4:07AM3.43m | 4:26PM3.77m | 4:57AM3.64m | 5:14PM4.02m | 5:42AM3.78m | 5:58PM4.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM1.00m | 6:34AM1.04m | 7:20PM0.94m | 7:56AM0.95m | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:05AM0.73m | 9:42PM0.43m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:35PM0.15m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:22PM-0.05m | 11:34AM0.06m | 00:05AM-0.15m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 5 |
46 | 9 | 42 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 67 | 96 | 88 | 51 | 65 | 78 | 69 | 55 | 41 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 40 | 43 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | WSW 4 | NW 4 | W 8 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 4 | WNW 11 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 9 |
19 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 53 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | W 9 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | WNW 12 |
1 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 16 | — | — | 5 | — | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — |
— | 37 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 555 | 40 | 559 | 360 | 57 | 3 | 369 | 15 | 25 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 212 | 43 | 43 | 212 | 57 | 0 | 510 | 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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