
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) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with 117 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. 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 (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) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about Hossegor - La Centrale. It’s been a tough stretch with knee-high dribble and sloppy wind, but there’s a faint glimmer of hope late in the game.
First up, be honest: the next week and a half is a write-off. We’re looking at nothing but tiny, short-period mush from the 17th of July right through. The rare glassy moments on the 18th morning and 21st morning are tempting, but with swell heights barely scraping 0.7 ft to 3 ft and periods as low as 4 seconds, you’d be bobbing on a lake. The water’s sitting at a wild 75.6° – that’s 6.1° warmer than normal for July, so at least you won’t shiver while you wait for a wave that never comes.
We get a brief pulse on the 27th of July, with a 5 ft swell, but it’s hammered by a fresh 12 mph onshore wind. The 28th of July pushes 5.6 ft swell, again, it’s messy onshore. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle – the beach break will be a washing machine.
The real standout – and I mean the *only* standout – is the 30th of July. Thursday morning. The stars finally line up: a 3.6 ft WNW swell at a 10-second period, with glassy conditions and a 3 mph westerly breeze that’s basically offshore. That’s clean, long-period groundswell, and it’ll reel off nicely. This is the one to circle. The 31st of July morning also looks promising with 2.6 ft NW swell, glassy, but it’s a bit smaller – still a solid option if you miss the 30th.
Remember, La Centrale is an expert break and it’s exposed to the west, so this NW swell will wrap in nicely. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, but on a Thursday morning in late July, you might luck out. If you’re a beginner, watch out – that 3.6 ft is fine, but the 5.6 ft on the 28th is too much for you.
So yeah, it’s a painful wait until the 30th. But when that morning hits, get out there. It’s the only real gem in this 16-day window.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 |
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25 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 50 | 82 | 117 | 57 | 55 | 80 | 29 | 22 | 79 | 38 | 38 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | 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 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 |
16 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 34 | 50 | 82 | 117 | 57 | 55 | 80 | 29 | 10 | 79 | 38 | 8 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | N 6 | — | WNW 9 |
— | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | 7 | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 14 | W 3 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
25 | 13 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 38 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 793 | 2110 | 695 | 771 | 1262 | 639 | 477 | 212 | 43 | 25 | 104 | 27 | 0 | 104 | 27 | 16 | 212 | 40 | 0 | 212 | 25 |
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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.










