Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 648 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with WNW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, and listen up. Rusty here, and I'm looking at the Hossegor stretch for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag to start with, but there are some real gems hiding in the long-range forecast for those who can wait.
The first few days are a write-off, I'm afraid. We've got a little weak, short-period swell from the NW on Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th, but the wind is all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, and just generally messy. The combined energy is weak (23 to 222), so don't even bother getting the wetsuit on. The water is a stonking 75°F and much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus for later, but right now it's not helping.
We get a bit of a pulse on Saturday the 29th morning. The swell at Hossegor - La Centrale (Landes) bumps up to a clean 5ft from the WNW, with a 9-second period. The wind goes glassy from the SE, and the energy jumps to moderate (424). The break is exposed and consistent, but it's an expert spot, and with that size, it's all yours if you've got the skills. The afternoon turns cross-shore and a bit lumpy, so stick to the early.
Sunday the 30th morning is a solid option too. Clean 4ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, and offshore winds from the ESE. It's a good, clean window. The energy is moderate (357). After that, the week starts to fade again with a lot of cross-on wind and choppy conditions through Monday and Tuesday.
Now, hold on, because the real standout is way out there. On Saturday the 5th of September, things get very interesting. The morning brings a very clean 5ft NW groundswell with a long 12-second period. The wind is glassy offshore from the E, and the energy is strong (590). This is a very good setup. The long period will make the waves punchy and well-shaped, and with glassy conditions, La Centrale will be absolutely firing. The best of the best.
Then, Sunday the 6th of September morning is another corker. We’ve got a 5ft NW groundswell, 11-second period, completely glassy from the ESE, and strong energy (505). Another very good option. The long period will make the sets more powerful, and the gaps between them will make paddling out a bit easier. This is the one to circle in your calendar.
Tuesday the 8th of September morning also looks promising. A clean 5ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period and offshore winds from the ESE. Energy is strong (629). Another very good morning.
So, the call is simple. The first week is a bit of a slog with a few decent mornings. The absolute standouts are the mornings of Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September. Get those dates locked in, and keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold up. It's a long way out, but it looks like a proper groundswell window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 25 | 73 | 55 | 193 | 387 | 424 | 311 | 302 | 249 | 511 | 421 | 346 | 565 | 567 | 411 | 278 | 211 | 152 | 102 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:11PM3.65m | 5:30AM3.50m | 5:42PM3.80m | 6:01AM3.62m | 6:13PM3.89m | 6:32AM3.68m | 6:45PM3.89m | 7:04AM3.68m | 7:19PM3.82m | 7:39AM3.61m | 7:56PM3.66m | 8:17AM3.48m | 8:39PM3.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.48m | 11:19PM0.30m | 11:27AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | 11:59AM0.20m | 00:22AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.15m | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:06PM0.18m | 1:29AM0.19m | 1:43PM0.28m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.60m | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
17 | 25 | 73 | 43 | 193 | 387 | 424 | 311 | 302 | 249 | 511 | 421 | 346 | 565 | 567 | 411 | 278 | 211 | 152 | 102 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 |
6 | 2 | 5 | 55 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 360 | 102 | 57 | 40 | 104 | 10 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 0 | 130 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 25 | 0 | 212 | 0 |
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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.











