
Surf Forecasts:
Hossegor - La Centrale surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hossegor - La Centrale over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
You know, it's been a tough stretch here. For days on end, there's been almost nothing worth paddling for. We're looking at a long dry spell from the start of the outlook right through to the 21st of August. That's nearly two weeks of flat, messy junk. The swell has been tiny and the wind has been slapping it all over the place. But hang on, because the last few days of the 16-day window finally show a flicker of hope, though even that is more of a tease than a true standout.
The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, coming in at 75°.
Let's run through it. From the 9th to the 21st, it’s all poor surf conditions with scores of zero. We see tiny swells—mostly 2 ft to 3 ft—with weak combined energy (usually under 100). Monotonous. There's a brief moment on the morning of the 17th of August where a bit of offshore wind from the east cleans things up, but with a 2 ft, 7-second windswell, it's barely worth getting your wettie on. That's about as good as it gets for the first two weeks, and that's saying nothing.
The only real pulse arrives on the 22nd of August, a Saturday. The morning shows a 5 ft swell from the WNW with a 7-second period, and here's the kicker—the wind goes glassy. That's the first decent sign we've had in eons. The combined energy (255) finally gets into moderate territory. That morning window is your best bet, but the crowd profile says "sometimes," so expect some company if you go for it. The afternoon sees the same size, but a cross-shore wind messes it up, and the energy (362) masks that the period is too short for real power.
Then it's back to poor conditions on the 23rd and 24th as the onshores return.
So, the one standout—and I'm using that word loosely—is Hossegor - La Centrale on the morning of Saturday the 22nd of August. You want to be in the water as the sun comes up. That 5 ft swell under glassy conditions will be clean, even if the 7-second period means it's a bit fat and punchy rather than lined up. It's an expert wave anyway, and with 5 ft, it's right on the edge of being too much for beginners.
The rest of the 16 days is almost a total write-off. If that Saturday morning doesn't fire, the next best option is a 2 ft clean up on the 19th morning from the east, but that's just a small ankle-snatcher.
Stay patient. It's been a rough run, but it won't stay this way forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 96 | 88 | 67 | 65 | 81 | 61 | 45 | 55 | 42 | 52 | 44 | 67 | 65 | 126 | 133 | 100 | 88 | 71 | 68 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:23AM3.84m | 6:39PM4.17m | 7:03AM3.80m | 7:19PM4.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:16PM-0.01m | 00:46AM-0.13m | 12:57PM0.02m | 1:25AM0.01m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
67 | 96 | 88 | 67 | 65 | 81 | 61 | 45 | 55 | 42 | 52 | 44 | 67 | 65 | 126 | 133 | 100 | 88 | 71 | 68 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | W 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | — | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NNW 5 |
3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 24 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 11 | — | W 13 | W 9 | — | NW 8 | N 4 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 9 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NW 8 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 28 | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 19 | — | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 15 | 212 | 43 | 0 | 212 | 57 | 178 | 211 | 41 | 132 | 104 | 130 | 68 | 390 | 68 |
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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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