
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hossegor - La Centrale in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
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G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's cut through the noise and talk about what's on offer for the Hossegor - La Centrale stretch in the coming weeks. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough one. The next 16 days look poor for a proper paddle session, with only a few fleeting moments where it might be worth a look.
We start off the forecast period on Monday, July 6th. The morning is the only time that's even on the radar, with a small 2ft NW swell wrapping in at a 9-second period. The combined energy is weak, sitting at just 64. The wind is a light offshore from the E, which is a positive, keeping things clean. But the wave comment says it all: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The water temp is a notable 73°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than average for this time of year – that's very unusual, and you'll feel it. For the rest of the week, from Tuesday through to the following Sunday, July 12th, it's a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is a mess – onshore or cross-onshore from the W or WNW. There’s a glassy moment on Saturday morning, July 11th, with a 3ft WNW swell, but the energy is still weak (115) and it's just not enough to get excited about. The wave comment is still "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions".
The second week doesn't offer much hope either. From Monday, July 13th to Saturday, July 18th, the swell is still small and weak, with poor wind. There's a slight bump on Monday, July 13th, with a 4ft WNW swell and combined energy of 202 (moderate), but the wind is onshore from the W, ruining any chance of a clean wave. The pattern continues with poor conditions dominated by onshore or cross-onshore winds.
Now, on Sunday, July 19th, we see a serious spike in energy. The swell jumps to 7ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 521 (strong to very strong). But don't get your hopes up for a classic paddle session. The period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the WNW. At 7ft, this is strictly for experts only, and with that wind and short period, it'll be a choppy, blown-out mess. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The same goes for Monday, July 20th, with a 6ft NW swell and 403 energy, but again, cross-onshore wind and a short period.
The standout, if you can call it that, is a very small window on Saturday, July 11th, in the morning. It's glassy, with a 3ft WNW swell and a 9-second period. The energy is moderate at 115. It's tiny, but it’s the cleanest we'll see. Honestly, for a break like La Centrale, which is an exposed, expert wave that can be consistent, this is a frustrating run. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so even on a small day like this, you might find a few others out. It’s a long stretch of poor surf, but forecasts can change, and it doesn't tend to stay this flat for long around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 65 | 52 | 35 | 36 | 28 | 16 | 26 | 69 | 85 | 105 | 76 | 73 | 73 | 106 | 86 | 84 | 71 | 107 | 73 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:35PM3.50m | 4:09AM3.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:11AM0.60m | 9:45PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
51 | 65 | 52 | 35 | 36 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 69 | 85 | 105 | 76 | 73 | 73 | 106 | 86 | 84 | 71 | 107 | 73 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | N 4 | — |
7 | 4 | 11 | 2 | — | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 29 | 48 | 37 | 22 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | 4 | — | 28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | W 2 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 11 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 777 | 0 | 430 | 509 | 43 | 43 | 212 | 0 | 27 | 104 | 15 | 0 | 104 | 41 | 23 | 43 | 41 |
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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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